New Jersey — 8th District
119th Congress · 19 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 19 ZIP codes in New Jersey's 8th District: the district earns a grade C (58/100). 10 EPA violations on record, 3 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
19 ZIP codes tracked in New Jersey's 8th District.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07107 | Newark | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 2 | 07104 | Newark | 77 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 3 | 07029 | Harrison | 74 | B | 2 |
| 4 | 07105 | Newark | 72 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 5 | 07207 | Elizabeth | 63 | C | 0 |
| 6 | 07307 | Jersey City | 63 | C | 0 |
| 7 | 07030 | Hoboken | 61 | C | 2 |
| 8 | 07087 | Union City | 55 | C | 0 |
| 9 | 07093 | Monitor | 55 | C | 0 |
| 10 | 07201 | Elizabeth | 55 | C | 0 |
| 11 | 07206 | Elizabethport | 55 | C | 0 |
| 12 | 07002 | Bayonne | 50 | D | 0 |
| 13 | 07047 | North Bergen | 50 | D | 0 |
| 14 | 07086 | Weehawken | 50 | D | 0 |
| 15 | 07202 | Elizabeth | 50 | D | 0 |
| 16 | 07208 | Elizabeth | 50 | D | 0 |
| 17 | 07306 | Jersey City | 50 | D | 0 |
| 18 | 07310 | Jersey City | 50 | D | 0 |
| 19 | 07302 | Jersey City | 40 | D | 0 |
Overview
New Jersey's 8th District encompasses 19 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (58/100).
10 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 3 are health-based violations. About 26% 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 - 6 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 2 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 2 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1967 (~59 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 19 ZIP codes in New Jersey's 8th District.