Water Quality in Rio Grande, NJ (08242)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08242.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,141
Population
34
Water Systems
53
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
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 resolvedGrande Woods South Mobile H P
Fort Apache Campground
Wildwood Campground
Wildwood Campground
Edgewood Village M H Park
Dutch Kitchen
Rio Grande Cabins
Fort Apache Cg-Well #2
Grande Woods North Mhp
Ricks Drive-In
Menz Restaurant
Apache Campgr (Front Bat
A And J Mobile Home Park
All resolvedSouthern Jersey Airways Inc
Taco Bell
Ricks Drive-In
Upper Twp Sr Citizens Ctr
Seashore Foods
Carousel Ice Cream
Wildwood Campground
The Brick Hearth
Fort Apache Cg - Bath Ho
Rio Bowling Lanes
Rio Grande Cabins
Apache Campgr (Playgr Si
T/A Gateway Diner
Old Stagecoach Campground
Wt Grant Co.
Fort Apache Campground
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Rio Grande (08242) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 53.
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
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.