Cape May Water & Sewer Utility (NJ) Water Quality

Cape May Water & Sewer Utility is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 08204 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 65 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 1.676 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 34.1 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Cape May Water & Sewer Utility water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (2)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (2)

1,3-butadiene (2)

1,4-dioxane (2)

1-butanol (4)

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

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-methoxyethanol (4)

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

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

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

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (2)

bromomethane (2)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (4)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (2)

chloromethane (2)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (4)

chromium-6 (4)

cobalt (4)

dimethipin (4)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

molybdenum (4)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (6)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (6)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorooctanoic acid (6)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

strontium (4)

tebuconazole (4)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (4)

Sampling Facilities

Canning House Lane Road TP
Ground Water (GW)

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

Lower Township Consecutive Connection
Ground Water (GW)

Representative IntertieEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

102 1st AvenueDistribution System (DS)
639 Lafayette St.Distribution System (DS)

Canninghouse Lane Rd. TP
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Canninghouse Lane Rd. TPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

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

FAQ

Is Cape May Water & Sewer Utility tap water safe to drink?

When was Cape May Water & Sewer Utility last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 6th, 2024.