Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

Water quality varies significantly across Newark, NJ. We analyzed 20 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade B (81/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	20	100%
C	0	0%
D	0	0%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Newark ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	07101	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
2	07102	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
3	07103	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
4	07107	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
5	07108	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
6	07112	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
7	07175	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
8	07184	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
9	07188	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
10	07189	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
11	07191	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
12	07192	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
13	07193	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
14	07195	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
15	07198	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
16	07199	82	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
17	07104	77	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
18	07106	77	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
19	07105	72	B	2	0.0041 mg/L
20	07114	72	B	2	0.0041 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 20 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 40 total violations across Newark
• 20 health-based violations
• 20 of 20 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Stage 1 DBP Rule	40	20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Newark?

ZIP code 07101 has the highest safety score in Newark at 82/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.

Is Newark water safe to drink?

Newark has an average water safety score of 81/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Newark, NJ city page
• New Jersey state rankings
• All New Jersey alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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