What was found in ZIP 08242
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 | 147.1 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 188 µg/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 186.6 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.15 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 35 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27.4 µg/L 183% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 20.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.775 µg/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 19 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 11.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.935 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.172 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.8 µg/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.635 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.54 µg/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.988 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.36 µg/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.655 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.0535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.125 µg/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2 µg/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 1.9 pCi/L — NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE · 5,625 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0646 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0034 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 218,472 people · 2023 | 2/2 | 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 08242
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT | NJ | 218,472 |
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE | NJ | 5,625 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08242 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08242 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08242. 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 08242?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08242. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08242's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Nitrate-Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.