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Atlantic City, New Jersey Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 3 water systems serving 152,739 people.

35
Poor
out of 100

Water Source

3
Water Systems
153K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFHxA0.005 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxS0.007 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
73%
Within limit
PFOA0.005 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
118%
Above limit
PFPeA0.006 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (11)

Violation

Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

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Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (312)

4B

Apr 11, 2025

minor

4B

Apr 11, 2025

minor

03

Jan 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

moderate

43

Jan 1, 2024 — Jan 31, 2024

critical

03

Jan 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

moderate

+ 307 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlantic City tap water safe to drink?

Atlantic City's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Atlantic City tap water?

4 contaminants have been detected in Atlantic City's water supply across 3 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Atlantic City?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Atlantic City's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Atlantic City have any water quality violations?

Yes, Atlantic City currently has 11 active violations. See the violations section above for details.