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Water Quality Report
B 83

Beach Haven, NJ (08008): 114 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100

EPA data combined for 11 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Long Beach Twp Brant Bea)

NFIP Claim History

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 08008 in Beach Haven, NJ contain 114 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
B 83/100
Water Quality Concerns 114 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0012 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 14,176 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 114 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0012 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 14,176 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
114 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 83 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 67% of ZIP codes nationwide
11
Water Systems
25,295
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$1083K
Median Home Value155% above state median ($424K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
50/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 08008 in Beach Haven, New Jersey is mapped to the water system Long Beach Twp Brant Bea (EPA ID: NJ1517001). This system provides water to approximately 25,295 people from groundwater sources.

There are 11 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Long Beach Twp Brant Bea NJ1517001 25,295 Groundwater
Surf City Water Department NJ1531001 10,000 Groundwater
Ship Bottom Water Depart NJ1528001 15,000 Groundwater
Beach Haven Water Department NJ1503001 20,000 Groundwater
Barnegat Light Water Dep NJ1501001 4,148 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Long Beach Twp Brant Bea (NJ1517001) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 08008 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Beach Haven has 14,176 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 08008 was built around 1974. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Beach Haven is 1974; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1974 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 08008 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 114 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 08008 (primary system: Long Beach Twp Brant Bea), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 08008's water come from?

The recorded water source for Long Beach Twp Brant Bea, a system mapped to ZIP code 08008, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 25,295 people.

How does Beach Haven water compare to the national average?

Beach Haven's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 91% within New Jersey.

How can I get my water tested in Beach Haven?

If Long Beach Twp Brant Bea supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 08008 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 08008 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0012 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 08008?

08008 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Ocean County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 08008?

FEMA records contain 14176 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 08008; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Beach Haven, NJ (08008): 114 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/08008/
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Page version: October 2026.

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