Water Quality in CAPE MAY, NJ (08204)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08204.

258

Total Violations

Health-Based

229

Monitoring / Reporting

245

Resolved

What does this mean?

245 of 258 violations have been resolved. 29 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 229 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 111 Population served: 71,736

Violations Detail (258 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 9, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 9, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 11, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 11, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Feb 11, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 16, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 16, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 16, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 7, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 7, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 7, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 21, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 21, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 13, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 13, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 13, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 13, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 15, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 15, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 15, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 9Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 9Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 17Resolved

E. COLI

Feb 11Resolved

E. COLI

Feb 11Resolved

E. COLI

Feb 11Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 16Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 16Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 16Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 7Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 7Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 7Resolved

2024(40)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 21Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

May 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 10Active

2023(58)

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 10Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 10Resolved

2021(106)

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CAPE MAY (08204) has 258 recorded violations, including 29 health-based. 13 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in CAPE MAY, NJ (08204)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (258 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

2024(40)

2023(58)

2022(39)

2021(106)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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