Is Atlantic City, NJ Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Atlantic City, NJ tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Atlantic City Get Its Water?
Water in Atlantic City, NJ is provided by 4 public water systems: ATLANTIC CITY MUA, RESORTS ATLANTIC CITY, BALLYS PARK PLACE CASINO and DOT FAA ATL BLD 33 & BLD 208.
How Is Atlantic City Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes air stripping, conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration, groundwater disinfection and post-ozone biofiltration.
What's in Atlantic City Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Atlantic City public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Atlantic City
Current EPA monitoring data for Atlantic City shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic City Tap Water
Is Atlantic City tap water safe to drink?
Atlantic City tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Atlantic City tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Atlantic City water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, PFBA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Atlantic City get its drinking water?
Atlantic City receives water from 4 public water systems, including ATLANTIC CITY MUA.
Do I need a water filter in Atlantic City?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Atlantic City. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Atlantic City tap water tested?
Public water systems in Atlantic City are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-06-24.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Atlantic City
- 08401 - Atlantic City tap water report Some concern
- 08405 - Atlantic City tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Atlantic City, NJ
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- ATLANTIC CITY MUASome concern