F0/100
VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 22,150 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ0122001
Violations
71
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
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – August 30, 2023Enforcement: 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 VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY
Is VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY water safe to drink?
VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 71 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY detected?
66 contaminants were tested in VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY has 71 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY serve?
VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY serves approximately 22,150 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Ventnor City-0122.
What type of water does VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY provide?
VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0122001.
How does VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.