Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in ATLANTIC CITY-0102, New Jersey
Tap water in ATLANTIC CITY-0102, New Jersey receives a grade of F (54/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by ATLANTIC CITY MUA. 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. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in ATLANTIC CITY-0102's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving ATLANTIC CITY-0102.
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.
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.
Recommended filters for ATLANTIC CITY-0102
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in ATLANTIC CITY-0102's 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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All contaminants detected in ATLANTIC CITY-0102's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. 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, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
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