Cape May Water & Sewer Utility (NJ) Water Quality

Cape May Water & Sewer Utility is a large public water system in EPA region 02 that provides tap water for the 08204 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 20 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 0.429 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. 0 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

2-methoxyethanol

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

chlorpyrifos

dimethipin

ethoprop

Germanium

Manganese

o-toluidine

oxyfluorfen

profenofos

quinoline

tebuconazole

Total Permethrin

tribufos

Sampling Facilities

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

102 1st AvenueDS
639 Lafayette St.DS

Canning House Lane Road TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEP

Lower Township Consecutive Connection
Ground Water (GW)

Representative IntertieEP

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 January 13th, 2020.