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CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 35,000 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ0502001
Violations
35

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Consumer confidence report — content deficiency

When: January 1, 2024 – April 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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: July 11, 2023 – August 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Consumer confidence report — inadequate or unavailable

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

When: July 1, 2023 – April 26, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: July 1, 2021 – September 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 WATER & SEWER U

Is CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U water safe to drink?

CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U detected?

66 contaminants were tested in CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U have any EPA violations?

Yes, CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, RPT. 9 are health-based violations.

How many people does CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U serve?

CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U serves approximately 35,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Cape May City-0502.

What type of water does CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U provide?

CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0502001.

How does CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U scores 29/100 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

Cape May City-0502