Water Quality: Island Heights Boro, NJ
1 water system • 1,750 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Island Heights Boro is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,750 people, and has 17 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Island Heights Boro's violation count is 74% below the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Island Heights Boro
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP | NJ1510001 | Groundwater | 1,750 | 17 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.