ZipCheckup grade for 08734: A.

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Health Violations Found
A 97

Lanoka Harbor, NJ (08734): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 97/100

EPA data for Lacey Twp Mua

Health Violations Found NFIP Claim History

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 08734 in Lanoka Harbor, NJ contain 9 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 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
A 97/100
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 580 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 1 health-based violation and 8 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 580 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
9 violations 1 health-based
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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
A
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 97 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 88% of ZIP codes nationwide
1
Water System
29,000
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$387K
Median Home ValueState median: $424K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 97/100

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
80/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
90/100
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 (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 08734 in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey is mapped to the water system Lacey Twp Mua (EPA ID: NJ1512001). This system provides water to approximately 29,000 people from groundwater sources.

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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 Lacey Twp Mua (NJ1512001) 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 08734 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) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Lanoka Harbor has 580 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 08734 was built around 1987. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 08734 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 9 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 08734 (primary system: Lacey Twp Mua), including 1 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 08734's water come from?

The recorded water source for Lacey Twp Mua, a system mapped to ZIP code 08734, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 29,000 people.

How does Lanoka Harbor water compare to the national average?

Lanoka Harbor's Home Safety Score ranks better than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 97% within New Jersey.

How can I get my water tested in Lanoka Harbor?

If Lacey Twp Mua 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.

What is the radon risk for 08734?

08734 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 08734?

FEMA records contain 580 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 08734; 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). Lanoka Harbor, NJ (08734): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 97/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/08734/
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Page version: October 2026.

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ZIP 08734 scores in the top tier nationally.

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