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Can You Drink Tap Water in Ocean City?
Yes, Ocean City's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Ocean City has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Ocean City's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Ocean City's water utility, Nj American Water - Ocean City, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Nj American Water - Ocean City water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Ocean City Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Ocean City tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Ocean City's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Ocean City Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Nj American Water - Ocean City for Ocean City in New Jersey. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2011, Ocean City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Consumer Confidence Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Consumer Confidence Rule.
Is there Lead in Ocean City Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Ocean City water system, Nj American Water - Ocean City, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.002 mg/L of lead in Ocean City water. This is 13.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Ocean City contained more lead.
While Ocean City water testing may have found 0.002 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Ocean City Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Atlantic City - near Ocean City with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Ocean City has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Ocean City SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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| 07/01/2011 - | Resolved | No | Other Violation (Other) | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report (71) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) | Consumer Confidence Rule (7000) | Other (400) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
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Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
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The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
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Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Ocean City Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | 3215 FIRE ROAD EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ, 08234 |
Existing customers can login to their Nj American Water - Ocean City account to pay their Ocean City water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Nj American Water - Ocean City bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Ocean City water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Ocean City water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Ocean City means you will often need to put the water in your name with Nj American Water - Ocean City. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Ocean City means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Nj American Water - Ocean City. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Ocean City, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Ocean City Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Ocean City's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
2020 Annual
OCEAN CITY SYSTEM
PWS ID: NJ0508001
- message from New Jersey American Water’s President
MARK K MCDONOUGH
President, New Jersey American Water
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To Our Valued Customers:
Having access to safe, reliable water service is something that can be easily taken for granted. At New Jersey AmericanWater, it’s our top priority.
- am pleased to share with you our 2020 Water Quality Report, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees. As you read through this information, you will see that we continue to supply high quality drinking water service to help keep your life flowing.
We know that at the end of every water pipe there’s a family depending on us to provide this essential service safely and reliably. New Jersey American Water has the expertise of more than 800 experienced professionals, the right technologiesin use, and a demonstrated commitment to upgrading our infrastructure to continue to provide you with clean, safe and reliable water service.
QUALITY: We have an exceptional track record when it comes to drinking water regulatory compliance. We test for about 100 regulated contaminants, as required by state and federal drinking water standards, as well as unregulated compounds. We are recognizedas an industry leader and work cooperatively with the US EPA and the NJ DEP so that implementation of existing standards and development of new regulations produce benefits for our customers. In fact, we take water quality so seriously that five of our water treatment plants have been
nationally recognized with Directors Awards from the U.S. EPA’s Partnership for Safe Water
program for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards.
SERVICE: Last year, we invested more than $464 million to upgrade our water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems in the communities we serve. These investments allowedus to improve water quality, pressure and service reliability for our customers.
VALUE: While costs to provide water service continue to increase across the country, our investments, use of technologies and economies of scale help us provide high quality water service that remains an exceptional value. The price you pay for this essential service remains one of the lowest household utility bills.
We hope our commitment to you and our passion for water shines through in this report detailing the source and quality of your drinking water in 2020. We will continue to work to help keep your life flowing – today, tomorrow and for future generations.
Proud to be your local water service provider,
Mark K McDonough
New Jersey American Water
This report contains important information about your drinking water. Translate it or speak with someone who understands it at
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272-1325,
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Once again, we proudly present our Annual Water Quality Report, also referredto as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). CCRs let consumers know what contaminants, if any, were detected in their drinking water as well as related potential health effects. CCRs also include details about where your water comes from and how it is treated. Additionally, they educate customers on what it takes to deliver safe drinking water and highlight the need to protect drinking water sources.
New Jersey American Water is committedto delivering high quality drinking water service. To that end, we remain vigilant in meeting the challenges of source water protection, water conservation, environmental compliance, sustainability and community educationwhile continuing to serve the needs of all our water users.
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Just as New Jersey AmericanWater are investing in research and testing, we also understand the importance of investing in the infrastructure that provides
water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems.
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WHERE YOUR WATER COMES FROM
New Jersey American Water – Ocean City is a public community water system consisting of 9 wells.
This system’s source water comes from Atlantic City “800- foot” sand aquifer and
aquifer system.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE OCEAN CITY SYSTEM
Communities served:
Marmora
Beasleys Point
Ocean City
Average amount of water supplied to customers on a daily basis:
2.58 million gallons per day
Disinfection treatment:
Groundwater suppliesare disinfected with chlorine to maintain water quality in the distribution system.
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Report any spills, illegal dumping or suspicious activity to the NJ DEP hotline here:
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about your water supply and local activities, visit us online at newjerseyamwater.com or contact the
regional Source Water Protection Lead at 1-
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
Our priorityis to provide reliable, quality drinking water service for customers. The source of supply is an important part of that mission. We work to understandandreduce potential risks to your drinking water supply.
Here are a few of the efforts underway to protect our shared water resources:
Community Involvement: We have a proactive public outreachprogram to help spread the word and get people involved. This includes school education, contests, and other community activities.
Environmental Grant Program: Each year, we fund projects that improve water resources in our local communities.
Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest:
Open to fourth, fifth and sixth graders, the contest encourages students to use their artistic skills to express the importance of protecting our water resources.
Educational Resources: We offer a
plethora of educational videoson our YouTube Channel, along with a comprehensive Water Learning Center on our website.
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WHAT IS S.W.A.P.
The Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) is a program of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to study existing and potential threats to the quality of public drinking water sources throughout the state. Sources are rated depending upon their contaminant susceptibility.
SUSCEPTIBILITY RATINGS FOR NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER
The table below illustrates the susceptibility ratings for the seven contaminant categories (and radon) for each source in the system. The table provides the number of wells and
intakes that rated high (H), medium (M), or low (L) for each contaminant category. For susceptibility ratings of purchased water, refer to the specific water system’s source
water assessment report. Source Water Assessment Reports and Summaries available at http://www.nj.gov/dep/watersupply/swap/index.html, or by contacting the NJDEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at
CONTAMINANT CATEGORIES
The NJDEP considered all surface water highly susceptible to pathogens, therefore all intakes received a high rating for the pathogen category. For the purpose of the SWAP,
radionuclides are more of a concern for ground water than surface water. As a result, surface water intakes’ susceptibility to radionuclides was not determined and a low
rating was assigned.
If a system is rated highly susceptible for a contaminant category, it does not mean a customer is or will be consuming contaminated drinking water. The rating reflects the potential for contamination of source water, not the existence of contamination. Public water systems are required to monitor for regulated contaminants and to install treatment if any contaminants are detected at frequencies and concentrations above allowable levels.
As a result of the assessments, the NJDEP may customize (change existing) monitoring schedules based on the susceptibility ratings.
Source water protection is a
waste collection programs. We will continue to keep you informed of SWAP’s progress
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Mineral-based compounds that are both naturally occurring and man- made. Examples include arsenic, asbestos, copper, lead, and nitrate. - Radionuclides: Radioactive substances that are both naturally occurring and man - made. Examples include radium and uranium.
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Disinfection
By-product Precursors: A common source is naturally occurring organic matter in surface water. Disinfectionby-products are formed when the disinfectants (usually chlorine) used to kill pathogens react with dissolved organic material (for example leaves) present in surface water.
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CHECK YOUR PLUMBING AND SERVICE LINE
If you live in an older home, consider having a licensed plumber check your plumbing for lead. If your service line is made of lead, and you’re planning to replace it, be sure to contact us at
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FLUORIDE
Fluoride is a naturally occurring substance. It can be present in drinking water from two sources:
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The Ocean City System has
Water’s Customer Service Center at
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RADON
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in some groundwater. It may pose a health risk when the gas is released from water into air, as occurs while showering, washing dishes and performing other household activities. Radoncan move up through the ground and into a home through cracks in the foundation. Compared to radon entering the home through soil, radon entering through tap water is, in most cases, a small source of radon in indoor air. Inhalation of radon gas has been linked to lung cancer, however, the effects of radon ingested in drinking water are not yet clear. If you are concerned about radon in your home, tests are available to determine the total exposure level.
The EPA is developing regulations to reduce radon in drinking water. Radon in the air is inexpensive to test and easy to correct. For additional information, call
the EPA’s Radon Hotline at
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM
Cryptosporidium is a microbial pathogen found in surface water throughout the U.S. Although filtration removesCryptosporidium, the most
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UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING RULE (UCMR)
The EPA created the Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule (UCMR) to assist them in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether new regulations are warranted. The first Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule (UCMR1) testing was completed in 2003 for a list of contaminants specifiedby the EPA. Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. UCMR2 testing was conducted between November 2008 and August 2009, and UCMR3 assessment monitoring was conducted between January 2013 and December 2016. The fourth list of contaminants to monitor as part of the UCMR was publishedby the EPA in December 2016. UCMR4 testing began in 2018 and will be completed in 2021. The results from the UCMR monitoring are reported directly to the EPA. The results of this monitoring are incorporated in the data tables in this report as appropriate. For more information, contact our Customer Service Center at
PFNA Monitoring
Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) was a regulated compound in 2020. The NJDEP established a regulatory MCL of 13 ppt. New Jersey American Water conducted PFNA monitoring in the Ocean City water system in 2020. PFNA was not detected in the treated water supply in 2020
PFOA/PFOS Monitoring
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) are fluorinated organic chemicals that are part of a larger group of chemicals referred to as per- and
Exposure to PFOA and PFOS over certain levels may result in adverse health effects, including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy or to breastfed infants (e.g., low birth weight, accelerated puberty, skeletal variations), cancer (e.g., testicular, kidney), liver effects (e.g., tissue damage), immune effects (e.g., antibody production and immunity), thyroid effects and other effects (e.g., cholesterol changes). While people are exposed to PFOS and PFOA largely through food, food packaging, consumer products, and house dust, the exposure through drinking water has become an increasing concern due to the tendency of PFASs to accumulate in groundwater. In
2021, NJ DEP regulatory body established MCL’s at 14
ppt for PFOS and 13 ppt for PFOA in drinking water.
New Jersey American Water conducted voluntary PFOA/PFOS monitoring in the source waters of Ocean City water system in 2020. PFOA and PFOS were not detected in the water above the detection limits for the testing.
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WATER QUALITY STATEMENT
We are pleased to report that during calendar year 2020, the results of testing of your drinking water complied with all state and federal drinking water requirements.
The data presented in the Table of Detected Contaminants is the same data collected to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and New Jersey state monitoring and testing requirements. We have learned through our testing that some contaminants have been detected, however, these contaminants were detectedwell below the levels set by the EPA to protect public health. To assure high quality water, individual water samples are takeneach year for chemical, physical and microbiological tests. Tests are done on water taken at the source, from the distribution system after treatment and, for lead and copper monitoring, from the customer’s tap. Testing can pinpoint a potential problem so that preventative action may be taken. The Safe Drinking Water Act regulations allow monitoring waivers to reduce or eliminate the monitoring requirements for asbestos, volatile organic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals. Our system has received monitoring waivers for synthetic organic chemicals
For help with interpreting the tables below, see the “Definition of Terms” on the following page. Some unregulated substances are measured, but maximum contaminant levels have not been established by the
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Vulnerable Populations Statement
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
Ocean City System – PWSID #NJ0508001
Tow ns Served By This System: Beasleys Point – Marmora – Ocean City
NOTE: Regulated contaminants not listed in this table were not found in the treated water supply.
TABLE OF DETECTED CONTAMINANTS - 2020
INORGANIC CHEMICALS
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TABLE OF DETECTED CONTAMINANTS (CONT) - 2020
DISINFECTANTS
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SECONDARY CONTAMINANTS - 2020
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25.3 to 36.3 |
Naturally Occurring |
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UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING
Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulatedcontaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is necessary. Every five years, the EPA issues a new list of no more than 30 unregulated contaminantsto be monitored.
ADDITIONAL WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OF INTEREST
Parameter |
Units |
Average Result |
Range Detected |
Typical Source |
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Bromochloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
2.1 |
1.3 – 3.2 |
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Bromodichloroacetic acid |
ppb |
2.3 |
0.9 – 3.5 |
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Chlorodibromoacetic acid |
ppb |
1.2 |
0.52 – 2.2 |
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Dibromoacetic Acid |
ppb |
1.3 |
0.73 – 2.4 |
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Dichloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
2.5 |
1.6 – 3.2 |
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Monobromoacetic Acid |
ppb |
0.04 |
ND – 0.3 |
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Total Haloacetic Acids |
ppb |
7.0 |
5.0 – 8.7 |
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Total Haloacetic Acids - Br |
ppb |
6.7 |
3.4 – 11.0 |
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Total Haloacetic |
ppb |
12.3 |
7.7 – 17.0 |
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Trichloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
3.2 |
2.1 – 4.7 |
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ND |
ND |
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Manganese* |
ppb |
3.3 |
ND – 7.8 |
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WATER INFORMATION SOURCES
New Jersey American Water
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Safe Drinking Water:
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities:
1 (800)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA): www.epa.gov/safewater
Safe Drinking Water Hotline: (800)
American Water Works Association: www.awwa.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
Water Quality Association: www.wqa.org
National Library of Medicine/National Institute of Health:
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Contaminants
NJ American Water - Ocean City
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 127000
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Groundwater
- Total: 7
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Bromodichloromethane
- Chloroform
Other Detected Contaminants
- Aluminum
- Bromoform
- Chlorate
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Strontium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.