Water Quality in Rio Grande, NJ (08223)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08223.
Active Health Violations
9 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,048
Population
72
Water Systems
86
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (72)
Wildwood City Water Department
All resolvedNj American Water - Ocean City
Avalon Water And Sewerage Utilities
Cape May Water & Sewer U
1 health-basedStone Harbor Water Dept
All resolvedTuckahoe Inn
Whippoorwill Campground
Oak Ridge Campground
Whippoorville Campground
Oak Ridge Campground
Sandy Bar
Dollar General #13854
3 health-basedUpper Twp Primary School
Upper Twp Elem. School W
Whipporwill Cg Well #1
Bay Berry Cove Campground
Upper Township Elem School
Whippoorwill Campgrounds Well #2
Whippoorwill Campgrounds Well #3
Oak Ridge Resort Condominium
Tuckahoe Inn
Upper Twp Elem School
Yesterdays
Oak Ridge Campground
Dollar General# 22909
All Seasons Marina Well
Tuckahoe Inn
Gold'S Gym
Wayside Village Kitchen
Sand Bar
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverage Llc
5 health-basedNj Bell-Marmora Dist Ser
Dollar General Store #20434
Rodeway Inn
Special Services School
Kirk'S Pizzeria
Kings Court Motel
Haven Woods Campground
Foster Training School
Pappy'S
Tomorrow'S World Nursery School
Obadiah'S Restaurant
Kirby Carland
B L England Station
Campbells Fish Net Rest
Nj Bell - Marmora Work C
Oak Ridge Resort Condominium
Presidential Courts Mobile H P
All Seasons Marina-Store
All resolvedTrinity Methodist Nurser
South Shore Ford
Bayside Training School
Cardinal Motel
Kings Court Motel
Blossom Hill Country Day School
Cape May County Park-Nor
Nj Marine Sciences Conso
Obadiah'S Fish Store
The Girls Wayside Kitchen
South Shore Volvo
The Sandbar
Beesleys Point Sea-Doo Inc
All resolvedBoulevard Liquor & Deli
Vesuvio Pizzeria
Springers Arco
Cheese Cake World
King Court Motel Rest
Wayside Meat & Produce
Marmora Fire Dept.
Yesterday'S Bar & Restau
Marmora Texaco
Yesterday'S Bar (Main We
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Rio Grande (08223) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 86.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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
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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.