Water Quality Report

Cape May Point, NJ (08212): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: West Cape May Water Department)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 08212 in Cape May Point, NJ contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Concerns 3 non-health-based violation records in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level 0.0025 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 85 claims

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0025 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Flood 85 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

3 violations

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water Systems

4,427

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.00254 mg/L

Reported Lead Result

Zone 3

County Radon Potential · Low

$987K

Median Home Value133% above state median ($424K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

94/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

100/100

Observed

EPA radon zone

100/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

Unknown

Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water

97/100

Indoor environment

100/100

Outdoor environment

Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 08212 in Cape May Point, New Jersey is mapped to the water system West Cape May Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0512001). This system provides water to approximately 4,427 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name	EPA ID	Population	Source
West Cape May Water Department	NJ0512001	4,427	Groundwater
Cape May Point Boro Wate	NJ0503001	4,000	Groundwater

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07010 (Cliffside Park) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
07011 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07012 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07013 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07014 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07015 (Clifton)
07016 (Cranford)
07017 (East Orange) - 48 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07018 (East Orange) - 48 violations recorded for mapped water systems
07019 (East Orange)
07020 (Edgewater) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems

Nearby Water Quality Reports

08204 (Cape May) - 3 mi - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08251 (Villas) - 6 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08242 (Rio Grande) - 7 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08260 (Wildwood) - 8 mi - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08219 (Green Creek) - 8 mi
08252 (Whitesboro) - 9 mi
08245 (South Dennis) - 13 mi
08247 (Stone Harbor) - 14 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
08218 (Goshen) - 15 mi
19971 (Rehoboth Bch, DE) - 16 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for West Cape May Water Department (NJ0512001) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 08212 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (8) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Cape May Point

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Cape May Point has 85 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 08212 was built around 1965. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Cape May Point is 1965; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1965 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 08212 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 08212 (primary system: West Cape May Water Department), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 08212's water come from?

The recorded water source for West Cape May Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 08212, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 4,427 people.

How can I get my water tested in Cape May Point?

If West Cape May Water Department supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 08212 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 08212 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00254 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 08212?

08212 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cape May County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 08212?

FEMA records contain 85 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 08212; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Cape May Point, NJ (08212): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/08212/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cape May Point, NJ (08212): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/08212/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 08212

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
08204	Cape May, NJ	3.3 mi	N/A	15
08251	Villas, NJ	6.1 mi	N/A	5
08242	Rio Grande, NJ	7.5 mi	N/A	5
08260	Wildwood, NJ	7.9 mi	N/A	22
08219	Green Creek, NJ	8.3 mi	N/A	0
08252	Whitesboro, NJ	9.1 mi	N/A	0
08245	South Dennis, NJ	12.9 mi	N/A	0
08247	Stone Harbor, NJ	13.6 mi	N/A	2
08218	Goshen, NJ	15.4 mi	N/A	0
19971	Rehoboth Bch, DE	16.1 mi	B	0