Neighborhood Report Grade C

Trenton, NJ Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade C

Name: Water Quality Data for Trenton, New Jersey
Creator: ZipCheckup
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

28 ZIP codes · 1,428 EPA violations

Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup compares 28 ZIP codes across Trenton, NJ. The area averages a grade C (55/100); 28 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Water quality varies significantly across Trenton, NJ. We analyzed 28 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade C (55/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	1	4%
B	0	0%
C	9	32%
D	18	64%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Trenton ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	08601	85	A	51	0.0040 mg/L
2	08604	60	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
3	08608	60	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
4	08620	60	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
5	08690	60	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
6	08691	60	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
7	08609	55	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
8	08610	55	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
9	08611	55	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
10	08629	55	C	51	0.0040 mg/L
11	08602	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
12	08603	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
13	08605	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
14	08606	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
15	08607	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
16	08625	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
17	08641	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
18	08644	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
19	08645	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
20	08646	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
21	08647	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
22	08650	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
23	08666	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
24	08695	54	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
25	08628	50	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
26	08618	45	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
27	08619	45	D	51	0.0040 mg/L
28	08638	45	D	51	0.0040 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

24 neighborhoods score better than county average
4 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

1,428 total violations across Trenton
112 health-based violations
28 of 28 ZIP codes have violations
0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	364	28
E. coli	364	28
Stage 1 DBP Rule	252	28
Revised Total Coliform Rule	140	28
Fecal Coliform	112	28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Trenton?

ZIP code 08601 has the highest safety score in Trenton at 85/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.

Is Trenton water safe to drink?

Trenton has an average water safety score of 55/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Data Sources

EPA SDWIS
U.S. Census Bureau

Updated daily.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Trenton, NJ Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade C. https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/nj/trenton/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-neighborhoods-nj-trenton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Trenton, NJ Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade C}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/nj/trenton/}
}

Data as of July 2026.