Water Quality Report

Helmetta, NJ (08828): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Helmetta Water Department

NFIP Claim History

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 08828 in Helmetta, NJ contain 4 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 N/A

Water Quality Concerns 4 non-health-based violation records in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level 0.0009 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 109 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 4 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0009 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Flood 109 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

4 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

Water System

2,000

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Surface water

Water Source

0.00091 mg/L

Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results

Zone 2

County Radon Potential · Moderate

$321K

Median Home Value24% below state median ($424K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

92/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

50/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

50/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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

Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 08828 in Helmetta, New Jersey is mapped to the water system Helmetta Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1206001). This system provides water to approximately 2,000 people from surface water sources.

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07013 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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07015 (Clifton)
07016 (Cranford)
07017 (East Orange) - 48 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07018 (East Orange) - 48 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07019 (East Orange)
07020 (Edgewater) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems

Nearby Water Quality Reports

08884 (Spotswood) - 2 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08816 (East Brunswick) - 4 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08818 (Edison) - 4 mi
08855 (Piscataway) - 4 mi
08862 (Perth Amboy) - 4 mi
08871 (Sayreville) - 4 mi
08989 (New Brunswick) - 4 mi
08831 (Monroe Township) - 4 mi - 40 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08810 (Dayton) - 5 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08850 (Milltown) - 5 mi - 41 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Helmetta Water Department (NJ1206001) 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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Environmental Hazards (11) CRITICAL

Home & Infrastructure (8) OK

Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Helmetta has 109 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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 08828 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 4 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 08828 (primary system: Helmetta Water Department), 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 08828's water come from?

The recorded water source for Helmetta Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 08828, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 2,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Helmetta?

If Helmetta Water Department 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 08828 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 08828 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00091 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). 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 08828?

08828 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Middlesex 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 08828?

FEMA records contain 109 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 08828; 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). Helmetta, NJ (08828): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/08828/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Helmetta, NJ (08828): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/08828/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 08828

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
08884	Spotswood, NJ	1.7 mi	C	6
08816	East Brunswick, NJ	3.6 mi	C	9
08818	Edison, NJ	3.6 mi	N/A	0
08855	Piscataway, NJ	3.6 mi	N/A	0
08862	Perth Amboy, NJ	3.6 mi	N/A	0
08871	Sayreville, NJ	3.6 mi	N/A	0
08989	New Brunswick, NJ	3.6 mi	N/A	0
08831	Monroe Township, NJ	4.1 mi	C	40
08810	Dayton, NJ	4.8 mi	C	6
08850	Milltown, NJ	5.0 mi	C	41