Water Quality in Atlantic City, NJ (08344)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08344.
Active Health Violations
6 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 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,564
Population
44
Water Systems
289
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (44)
Atlantic City Mua
1 health-basedNj American Water - Atlantic County
Garden St Pkwy-Forked River Ar
Nj Turnpike Authority
Njawco Swimming River Plant
Nj American W Co Ocean County
Washington Township Mua
All resolvedVineland Water & Sewer Utility
1 health-basedElizabethtown W Co Princ
Millville Water Department
1 health-basedBridgeton City Water Dept
2 health-basedNj American Water - Penns Grove
All resolvedShiloh Market
1 health-basedDollar General #21738
All resolvedOur Lady Of Mercy Academ
Our Lady Of Mercy Acad
Truth Baptist Church
Cong Daughters Of Mercy
White Oaks Country Club
Cong Daughters Of Mercy
Country Farm Food Market
Purple Penguin
All resolvedCamp Sheppards Mill
Cross Roads Christian Minitries
All resolvedGeorgies Grill & Dairy Bar
Gaetanos Indoor Soccer
East Coast Bulb
Porchtown Zion Methodist Church Hall
General Spring Service
Ocean Food And Fuel
Girl Scouts/ Central & Southern Nj
Real House
Bob Terrys-Budds Gas & T
Frizz'S Truck Stop
East Road Trailer Court
Palermo Italian Bakery
The Custard Stand
T/A Malaga Camp Meeting
Yegla Bros Inc
Mary'S Deli
Camp Sheppards Mill
Wolak'S Motel
Stewarts Trailer Park
Lake Road School
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Atlantic City (08344) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 289.
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.