What was found in ZIP 08226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 274 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 251.4 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 90 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 84 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.9 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.9 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.29 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY · 127,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | 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 08226
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY | NJ | 127,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08226 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08226 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08226. 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 08226?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08226. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08226's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.