Cape May County, NJ Water Quality Guide
Provider mappings, reported contaminant levels, and water help information for Cape May County, NJ.
About Cape May County, NJ Water
About Cape May County, NJ Water
Cape May County is served by multiple public water systems, utilities, and report records. The provider and contaminant information below is organized by PWS ID rather than treated as one countywide water result.
Municipality-level mapping: Pending verified NJDEP or utility service-area records for the current inventory.
Utility and water-quality data
Water system providers for Cape May County, NJ
This county page lists PWS systems represented in the current NJ source inventory. A county is not one water system; confirm the PWS ID on your bill or through NJDEP.
Utility providers and PWS IDs
| PWS ID | System | Provider | County | Status | Official links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ0506010 | PWS ID: NJ0506010 | New Jersey American Water Co. | Cape May County | verified-current | Utility/source links CCR/report finder |
NJ0508001 | PWS ID: NJ0508001 | New Jersey American Water Co. | Cape May County | verified-current | Utility/source links CCR/report finder |
NJ0511001 | PWS ID: NJ0511001 | New Jersey American Water Co. | Cape May County | verified-current | Utility/source links CCR/report finder |
Municipality pages with available report data
- Avalon — 1 report-linked PWS system
- Dennis — 2 report-linked PWS systems
- Lower — 1 report-linked PWS system
- Middle — 1 report-linked PWS system
- North Wildwood — 1 report-linked PWS system
- Ocean — 2 report-linked PWS systems
- Sea Isle — 2 report-linked PWS systems
- Stone Harbor — 1 report-linked PWS system
- Upper — 3 report-linked PWS systems
- West Wildwood — 1 report-linked PWS system
- Wildwood — 1 report-linked PWS system
- Woodbine — 1 report-linked PWS system
Reported contaminant levels for Cape May County, NJ
| PWS ID | System | Contaminant | Reported level | Range | Limit | Comparison | Sample year | Source |
|---|
All available reports
NJ0506010PWS ID: NJ0506010 — Official CCR/report finderNJ0508001PWS ID: NJ0508001 — Official CCR/report finderNJ0511001PWS ID: NJ0511001 — Official CCR/report finder
How to read this info
How to Read This Info for Cape May County, NJ
Start with the provider table and PWS ID. Compare the reported contaminant level and unit with the listed MCL, recommended upper limit, or action level. “Below / At / Above” is a direct comparison, not a formal compliance determination.
For address confirmation, use the NJDEP Drinking Water Viewer, EPA ECHO, and the official CCR links shown above.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is my water provider and source in Cape May County?
Review the listed PWS IDs and providers above:
NJ0506010 — New Jersey American Water Co.
NJ0508001 — New Jersey American Water Co.
NJ0511001 — New Jersey American Water Co.
Confirm the PWS ID on your bill or with NJDEP because counties are not single water systems.
Does Cape May County have specific water quality issues?
Review the contaminant rows and official CCR sources above. Do not treat one system’s report as a countywide result.
NJ Water Quality is an independent educational resource. County and PWS mappings are discovery records and may not establish service at every address. Blank, dated, or limited data are disclosed above.
Last reviewed: July 13, 2026