What was found in ZIP 08204
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 336.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 122.1 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 41 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.265 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.2 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 27.3 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 17.7 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2024 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 0.4300 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 13.3125 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.304 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12.972 µg/L — WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT · 4,427 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.8 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.255 µg/L — WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT · 4,427 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.35 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.449 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.58 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.99 µg/L — WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT · 4,427 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.15 µg/L — WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT · 4,427 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1.295 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 4.22 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.345 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 3.505 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.5265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.5375 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7875 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 0.9410 µg/L — LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.3874 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LOWER TWP MUA · 12,416 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.3100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.2600 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1033 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U · 35,000 people · 2026 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 08204
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U | NJ | 35,000 |
| LOWER TWP MUA | NJ | 12,416 |
| WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT | NJ | 4,427 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08204 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08204 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08204. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 08204?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08204. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08204's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Cyanide, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.