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ATLANTIC CITY MUA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 152,415 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0102001
Violations
56

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 11, 2023 – August 28, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2023 – June 29, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2022 – January 6, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2022 – January 6, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – April 15, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – May 6, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About ATLANTIC CITY MUA

Is ATLANTIC CITY MUA water safe to drink?

ATLANTIC CITY MUA water receives a grade of D (28/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 56 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ATLANTIC CITY MUA detected?

76 contaminants were tested in ATLANTIC CITY MUA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does ATLANTIC CITY MUA have any EPA violations?

Yes, ATLANTIC CITY MUA has 56 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MR, RPT. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does ATLANTIC CITY MUA serve?

ATLANTIC CITY MUA serves approximately 152,415 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Atlantic City-0102.

What type of water does ATLANTIC CITY MUA provide?

ATLANTIC CITY MUA sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ0102001.

How does ATLANTIC CITY MUA compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

ATLANTIC CITY MUA scores 28/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Atlantic City-0102