Atlantic City Tap Water Quality Report
Atlantic City's water has 10 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter.
Utility
ATLANTIC CITY MUA
People Served
152,415
MCL Violations
0
Last Updated
Is Atlantic City Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Atlantic City's water has 10 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Atlantic City's water.
The data below shows test results from 1 water utility serving 152,415 people in the Atlantic City area. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. This report was last updated 2024-05-04.
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Recommended Water Filters for Atlantic City
Based on Atlantic City's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 10 contaminants above EPA health guidelines, independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$369
Most comprehensive home water test including all standard tests plus additional parameters for ultimate peace of mind.
SimpleLab
Standard Home Water Test
$232
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$239
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
With 10 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
On a private well near Atlantic City? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Atlantic County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantic City Tap Water
Atlantic City's water has 10 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Atlantic City's water.
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