C46/100
OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,200 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1521001
Violations
54
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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 OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT
Is OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT water receives a grade of C (46/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 54 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT has 54 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT serve?
OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT serves approximately 3,200 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Ocean Gate Boro-1521.
What type of water does OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT provide?
OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1521001.
How does OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT scores 46/100 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.