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Community Water System · PWS NJ0122001

Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility

Ventor City, New Jersey 08406 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 22,150 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

22,150
People served
133
EPA violations
28
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 133 drinking-water violations at Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility, 21% of them health-based - above the New Jersey per-system average.

133
Total EPA violations on record
21%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
22,150
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility

Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 22,150 residents in Ventor City, New Jersey (Atlantic County) through 4,635 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 133 total violations for this system , of which 28 (21%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 87 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 28 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across New Jersey, EPA tracks 3,428 public water systems serving 9,570,926 people, with 204,988 cumulative violations and 22,229 health-based violations on record. About 95% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 59.8 violations. Statewide, 208 of 264 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (78.8%).

Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility's 133 violations sit above the New Jersey average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
22,150
Total Violations
133
Health-Based Violations
28
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
4,635
County
Atlantic
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
28
Monitoring Violations
87
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 28 2013
Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 2020
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2023
Nitrate MR 4 2015
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 4 2018
Arsenic MR 3 1993
Barium MR 3 1993
Chromium MR 3 1993
Fluoride MR 3 1993
Mercury MR 3 1993
Selenium MR 3 1993
Cadmium MR 3 1993
E. COLI MR 3 2015
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2019
Vinyl chloride MR 2 2019
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2019
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2019
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 2 2019
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 2 2019
CHLOROBENZENE MR 2 2019
Benzene MR 2 2019
Toluene MR 2 2019
Ethylbenzene MR 2 2019
Beryllium, Total MR 2 1993
Thallium, Total MR 2 1993
CYANIDE MR 2 1993
Nickel MR 2 1993
Antimony, Total MR 2 1993
Chlorine MR 2 2014
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 2 2019

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 124 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/19/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/19/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/19/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/19/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/19/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/19/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/19/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/19/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NJ0122001 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

New Jersey Drinking Water Authority

NJ DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility under EPA-delegated authority.

Open NJ regulator portal

Source: NJ DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 7000
2020 Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 5000
2019 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2380
2019 Vinyl chloride MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2976
2019 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2977
2019 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2979
2019 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2981
2019 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2985
2019 CHLOROBENZENE MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2989
2019 Benzene MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2990
2019 Toluene MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2991
2019 Ethylbenzene MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2992
2019 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2964
2019 Xylenes, Total MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2955
2019 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0122001 / 2969

How Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility New Jersey avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 133 59.8 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 28 6.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 78.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 22,150 2,792 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 3,428 regulated public water systems in New Jersey.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility water safe to drink?
Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility (PWS ID: NJ0122001) has 133 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 22,150 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility serve?
Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility serves 22,150 people in Ventor City, New Jersey. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 4,635 service connections.
What type of violations does Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility have?
Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility has 133 total violations: 28 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 87 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility water?
No. Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility use?
Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.