Toms River, NJ: 10 Violations — 85/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to statewide averages in NJ, Toms River scores well — health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Toms River Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Toms River, NJ
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Toms River's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Toms River Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0008 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 62% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.53 — above typical levels.
Toms River's Water Providers
Water service in Toms River, NJ is organized around a single utility — one of 1 tracked by regulator, and the one that manages the local distribution network while holding primary responsibility for EPA compliance reporting.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Toms River, New Jersey, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 129,706 people.
5 of 5 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Toms River: A (85/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Toms River water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0008 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08753 | B | 2 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
| 08754 | A | 2 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
| 08755 | A | 2 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
| 08756 | A | 2 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
| 08757 | B | 2 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
All ZIP Codes in Toms River
- 08753 [B] — 2 violations
- 08754 [A] — 2 violations
- 08755 [A] — 2 violations
- 08756 [A] — 2 violations
- 08757 [B] — 2 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Toms River Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Toms River's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Toms River Infrastructure Age
With 62% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Toms River — it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1981 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.
Over half of homes in Toms River were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Toms River
Across Toms River, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small — a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Toms River are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,520–$3,260 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 22% below the New Jersey average.
Toms River: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 62% of Toms River homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Toms River: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Toms River carries a substantial flood exposure profile — 5007 claims filed over the program's long tracking window and 80% of ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. For water quality, that exposure level means flooding has likely stressed local treatment and distribution infrastructure on multiple occasions, creating periodic windows of elevated contamination risk.
Toms River has a significant flood history with 5,007 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $37,893 per claim. With 80% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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