Atlantic City MUA (NJ) Water Quality

Atlantic City MUA is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 08232 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 16.93 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 8.6 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Atlantic City MUA water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (5)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (5)

1,3-butadiene (5)

1,4-dioxane (5)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (7)

17-beta-estradiol (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (4)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (7)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (5)

bromomethane (5)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (5)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (5)

chloromethane (5)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (11)

chromium-6 (11)

cobalt (11)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (4)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

equilin (7)

estriol (7)

estrone (7)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (11)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (11)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (11)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluorooctanoic acid (11)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (11)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (4)

testosterone (7)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (11)

Sampling Facilities

Main Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

ACMUA OFCDistribution System (DS)
Bella CondoDistribution System (DS)
Jeffries TowersDistribution System (DS)
201 Melrose Ave.Distribution System (DS)
ASR Well Albany Ave.Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

1151 N. MainEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

1151 NORTH MAIN, PLEASANTVILLE
Surface Water (SW)

1151 NORTH MAIN, PL NJ0102001-01Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Atlantic City MUA tap water safe to drink?

When was Atlantic City MUA last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 28th, 2025.