Newark, NJ Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
20 ZIP codes · 66 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 20 ZIP codes across Newark, NJ. 9 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations; safety scores are not available for every area.
Home-safety conditions vary across Newark, NJ. We compared 20 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Newark ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07101 | — | — | — | No data |
| 2 | 07102 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 3 | 07103 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 4 | 07104 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 5 | 07105 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 6 | 07106 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 7 | 07107 | — | — | 50 | 0.0008 mg/L |
| 8 | 07108 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 9 | 07112 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 10 | 07114 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 11 | 07175 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 07184 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 07188 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 07189 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 07191 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 07192 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 07193 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 07195 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 07198 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 07199 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 66 total violations across Newark
- 9 health-based violations
- 9 of 9 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 9 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 28 | 9 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 8 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | 2 | 1 |
| E. coli | 2 | 1 |
| PFOA | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Newark water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 9 directly mapped ZIP records, 66 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 9 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.