C47/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 120,146 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NJ0119002
Violations
34
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 2017.
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 NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY water receives a grade of C (47/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 34 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY detected?
66 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY has 34 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY serves approximately 120,146 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 7 communities: Absecon City-0101, Egg Harbor Twp-0108, Galloway Twp-0111, Northfield City-0118, Pleasantville City-0119, and 2 more.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0119002.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY scores 47/100 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.