Water Quality in Rio Grande, NJ (08251)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08251.
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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,503
Population
79
Water Systems
34
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (79)
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 resolvedLower Twp Mua
All resolvedMaries Take Out
St Raymond'S School
Hearon Brothers Sunoco
Rodingon & Son Produce Inc
Ol'Anglers Lunch
Knights Of Columbus
Whale House Bbhm Inc
Millman Center (Sr Citiz
Layres Dutch Kitchen Corp
Highland Cafe Inc
Lower Twp Mua Schellengr
Layres Lighthouse Inn
Miami Beach Inn
Villas Cafe
Villas Fishing Club
St Raymond'S Church & Re
Smittys Bar
Villas Market
Seven-Eleven Store #11011
Millman Senior Citizen Center
Frddies Restaurant
Mama Rosa Pizza
Crossroads Rest
Villas Arco Station
P J S Custard
Gattys Take Out
Vfw Lt Chas Buddy Lewis
Maries Take Out
Villas Volunteer Fire Co
Jake'S Bar & Grill
Robinson And Sons Produc
The Inn
Cherrys Cakebox/Kumsung
Layres Dutch Kitchen
Beyer'S
Dans Luncheonette
Mel'S Diner
Beach House Motel
Rose Ann Foods Inc
Smitty'S Bar
Robinsons Seafood Fish F
Clover Inn Bar
Gattis Restaurant
Vfw Post Home
Galaxy Deli & Grocery
Sunset Restaurant
Family Steak Out
The Inn
Bayshore Deli
Cape May County Airport
Venezia'S Rest
Leatherneck Marina
Lower Twp Municipal Buil
Sunset Restaurant (Shop
St Raymond
Wing It
Rudy'S Deli
Cape May Co Library
Rino'S Pizza
Deli Haven
Villas Fishing Club
Seven Islands Restaurant
Clover Inn Inc -New-
Villas Plaza Inc
Marie'S Take-Out
Gaiss Market
Dans Luncheonette
Villas 5 & 10 Store
Shirlees Patio
Lower Twp Rec Center
Villas Citgo
Freddys Restaurant
Villas Cafe Inc
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Rio Grande (08251) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 34.
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.