Atlantic City, NJ: 3 Health Violations — 87/100 (2026)
3 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Atlantic City, NJ: reliable drinking water, above-average safety record, few violations.
How Atlantic City Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Atlantic City Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 36 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0013 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,700 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.5 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Atlantic City
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Atlantic City, NJ's residential water connections out of 3 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Atlantic City, New Jersey (population ~38,744), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 152,739 people region-wide.
3 of 3 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Atlantic City: A (87/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Atlantic City water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0013 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 12 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | 3 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 8 | 3 |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08401 | B | 12 | 1 | Atlantic City Mua |
| 08404 | A | 12 | 1 | Atlantic City Mua |
| 08405 | A | 12 | 1 | Atlantic City Mua |
All ZIP Codes in Atlantic City
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Atlantic City
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Atlantic City
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Atlantic City: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because property values in Atlantic City comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Atlantic City are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,083–$2,667 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 61% below the New Jersey average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Atlantic City
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Atlantic City appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Atlantic City
Flood risk in Atlantic City reaches a level where its interaction with water quality becomes a concrete planning concern rather than an abstract possibility. NFIP data records 5947 claims, and 100% of the area's ZIP codes are within FEMA-designated flood zones. At this exposure level, the mechanisms connecting major flood events to water quality disruption — treatment overload, well contamination, distribution backflow — have likely been activated repeatedly over the multi-decade NFIP tracking window.
Atlantic City has a significant flood history with 5,947 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $15,299 per claim. With 100% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,700</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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