B68/100
CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
NJ0503001
Violations
29
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2023 – January 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – January 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022Enforcement: 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 CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE
Is CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE water safe to drink?
CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE serve?
CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE serves approximately 4,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Cape May Point Boro-0503.
What type of water does CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE provide?
CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0503001.
How does CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE scores 68/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.