Public water system
Nj American Water - Ocean City
PWSID NJ0508001 - Cape May County, New Jersey
88 PPM
5.1 GPG
Slightly Hard0Soft60120180300+
Slightly Hard (88 PPM)Verified - Annual Water Quality Report
System Details
- Water source
- groundwater
- Population served
- 127,000
- Service connections
- 13,677
- Status
- Active
Hardness Evidence
- Reported hardness
- 88 PPM
- Grains per gallon
- 5.1 GPG
- Data source
- Annual Water Quality Report
- Source year
- N/A
- Raw/source estimate
- 15 PPM
Linked City Reports
Served ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Location | ZIP average |
|---|---|---|
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08204 | North Cape May, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08210 | Cape May Court H, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08212 | Cape May Point, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08223 | Marmora, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08230 | Ocean View, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08234 | Linwood, NJ | Soft (54 PPM) |
| 08242 | Rio Grande, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08243 | Townsends Inlet, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08245 | South Dennis, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08247 | Stone Harbor, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08248 | Strathmere, NJ | Slightly Hard (76 PPM) |
| 08251 | Villas, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08260 | North Wildwood, NJ | Slightly Hard (77 PPM) |
| 08270 | Corbin City, NJ | Slightly Hard (76 PPM) |
How to Use This System Page
A public water system can serve multiple ZIP codes and cities. Use this page to inspect the source behind the hardness reading, then open the linked ZIP or city page for the local rollup.
If you are sizing treatment equipment, confirm your actual tap hardness with a home test or lab test before buying.