New Brunswick, NJ Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
8 ZIP codes · 26 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 8 ZIP codes across New Brunswick, NJ. The area averages a grade C (61/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across New Brunswick, NJ. We compared 8 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (61/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 1 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in New Brunswick ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08901 | 61 | C | 26 | 0.0024 mg/L |
| 2 | 08903 | — | — | — | No data |
| 3 | 08905 | — | — | — | No data |
| 4 | 08906 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 08922 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 08933 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 08988 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 08989 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 26 total violations across New Brunswick
- 0 health-based violations
- 1 of 1 directly mapped ZIP record have violations
- 0 of 1 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 5 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2931 | 4 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2946 | 4 | 1 |
| E. coli | 4 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2105 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in New Brunswick?
ZIP code 08901 has the highest safety score in New Brunswick at 61/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is New Brunswick water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 1 directly mapped ZIP records, 26 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 1 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.