New Jersey — 5th District
119th Congress · 73 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 73 ZIP codes in New Jersey's 5th District: the district earns a grade C (56/100). 269 EPA violations on record, 33 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
73 ZIP codes tracked in New Jersey's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07495 | Mahwah | 78 | B | 1 (1 health) |
| 2 | 07420 | Haskell | 77 | B | 7 (1 health) |
| 3 | 07481 | Wyckoff | 77 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 07465 | Wanaque | 75 | B | 11 (3 health) |
| 5 | 07656 | Park Ridge | 75 | B | 4 |
| 6 | 07456 | Ringwood | 72 | B | 14 (3 health) |
| 7 | 07480 | West Milford | 69 | C | 3 |
| 8 | 07641 | Haworth | 67 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 9 | 07422 | Highland Lakes | 66 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 10 | 07451 | Ridgewood | 66 | C | 11 |
| 11 | 07418 | Glenwood | 64 | C | 3 |
| 12 | 07430 | Mahwah | 64 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 13 | 07446 | Ramsey | 64 | C | 20 |
| 14 | 07463 | Waldwick | 64 | C | 4 |
| 15 | 07428 | Mc Afee | 63 | C | 0 |
| 16 | 07511 | Totowa | 63 | C | 0 |
| 17 | 07620 | Alpine | 63 | C | 0 |
| 18 | 07632 | Englewood Cliffs | 63 | C | 0 |
| 19 | 07460 | Stockholm | 58 | C | 19 (3 health) |
| 20 | 07419 | Hamburg | 57 | C | 12 |
| 21 | 07826 | Branchville | 57 | C | 17 (2 health) |
| 22 | 07860 | Newton | 56 | C | 9 |
| 23 | 07890 | Branchville | 56 | C | 17 (2 health) |
| 24 | 07024 | Fort Lee | 55 | C | 0 |
| 25 | 07401 | Allendale | 55 | C | 0 |
| 26 | 07432 | Midland Park | 55 | C | 0 |
| 27 | 07452 | Glen Rock | 55 | C | 0 |
| 28 | 07602 | Hackensack | 55 | C | 0 |
| 29 | 07603 | Bogota | 55 | C | 0 |
| 30 | 07605 | Leonia | 55 | C | 0 |
| 31 | 07624 | Closter | 55 | C | 0 |
| 32 | 07627 | Demarest | 55 | C | 0 |
| 33 | 07630 | Emerson | 55 | C | 0 |
| 34 | 07640 | Harrington Park | 55 | C | 0 |
| 35 | 07645 | Montvale | 55 | C | 0 |
| 36 | 07648 | Norwood | 55 | C | 0 |
| 37 | 07649 | Oradell | 55 | C | 0 |
| 38 | 07650 | Palisades Park | 55 | C | 0 |
| 39 | 07653 | Paramus | 55 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 07676 | Township Of Washington | 55 | C | 0 |
| 41 | 07677 | Woodcliff Lake | 55 | C | 0 |
| 42 | 07462 | Vernon | 53 | D | 0 |
| 43 | 07533 | Paterson | 53 | D | 0 |
| 44 | 07543 | Paterson | 53 | D | 0 |
| 45 | 07544 | Paterson | 53 | D | 0 |
| 46 | 07822 | Augusta | 53 | D | 0 |
| 47 | 07837 | Glasser | 53 | D | 0 |
| 48 | 07851 | Layton | 53 | D | 0 |
| 49 | 07416 | Franklin | 51 | D | 13 |
| 50 | 07450 | Ridgewood | 51 | D | 11 |
Overview
New Jersey's 5th District encompasses 73 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (56/100).
269 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 33 are health-based violations. About 32% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 79 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 59 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 24 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule - 22 violations
- Contaminant 2946 - 17 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1962 (~64 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 73 ZIP codes in New Jersey's 5th District.