C55/100
MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 23,500 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ0116001
Violations
38
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT
Is MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 38 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 23,500 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Margate City-0116.
What type of water does MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0116001.
How does MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.