Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
ATLANTIC CITY MUA
ATLANTIC CITY MUA delivers tap water graded F (54/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 152,415 residents in ATLANTIC CITY-0102, New Jersey using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 609-345-3315.
Is ATLANTIC CITY-0102 tap water safe to drink?
ATLANTIC CITY MUA delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (54/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 152,415 residents in ATLANTIC CITY-0102, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 15 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Dibromoacetic acid, Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Trichloroacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Chromium (hexavalent), Bromoform. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for ATLANTIC CITY MUA (system ID NJ0102001) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inorganic Chemicals | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2024 | Open |
| Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2024 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed reporting | 07/11/2023 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2023 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 06/01/2023 | Open |
| Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Required treatment not met | 01/01/2024 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for ATLANTIC CITY-0102 residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for ATLANTIC CITY MUA.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 13.5 ppt, 13482x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 12.5 ppb, 209x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected at 7.35 ppt, 82x above the EWG health guideline of 0.09 ppt.
Contact ATLANTIC CITY MUA
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Recommended water filters for ATLANTIC CITY-0102
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 54/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
13.5 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
7.35 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
8.54 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
12.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 209× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
10.7 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 71× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.15 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 53× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.57 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 26× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
1.67 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 17× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
4.46 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 11× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.238 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 7.9× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.36 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 7.2× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.494 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.9× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.933 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.7× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0376 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.9× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.721 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.4× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
110.0 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
56.5 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.37 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.291 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
6.29 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Cobalt Other |
0.409 ppb | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
3.4 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.0682 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
1.75 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
1.91 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0398 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromomethane Other |
0.0333 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.201 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
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