Tuckahoe, NJ Water Safety: 65/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Tuckahoe shows middle-tier safety for NJ — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Tuckahoe Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Tuckahoe Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.41 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Tuckahoe
In Tuckahoe, NJ, the drinking water supply is organized under a single dominant utility — a consolidated structure that shapes how infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and rate decisions flow to households. When one provider handles the overwhelming share of residential connections out of 1 tracked system, accountability is clear: service upgrades, EPA violation responses, and tariff changes all funnel through that single organizational structure.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Tuckahoe, New Jersey, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,650 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Tuckahoe — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Tuckahoe: C (65/100)
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
Tuckahoe water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Tuckahoe
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08250 | C | BOROUGH OF WOODBINE | 2,650 |
All ZIP Codes in Tuckahoe
- 08250 [C]
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.
Health Outcomes in Tuckahoe
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
Flood & Climate Risk in Tuckahoe
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Tuckahoe accumulating 11 claims and carrying 100% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
Tuckahoe has a moderate flood history with 11 FEMA claims averaging $20,288 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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>$1,800</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.
What You Can Do in Tuckahoe
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Tuckahoe, NJ