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Atlantic Highlands, NJ Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Atlantic Highlands, NJ — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Atlantic Highlands's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Atlantic Highlands Water PWSID: NJ1304001 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 1.56 ppb, 10% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

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Atlantic Highlands earns an A for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 1.56 ppb — 10% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
6 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Atlantic Highlands's lead level vs. all New Jersey community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.56 ppb — 10% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 70% of New Jersey utilities
Population Served
4402
~1800 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
6 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
10% of EPA action level
1.56 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.56 ppb, 10% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MONITORING AND REPORTING — 15 pCi/L 2020–2025 Archived
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2018 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

6 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Atlantic Highlands Water
PWSID NJ1304001
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 4,402
Service connections 1,800
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlantic Highlands tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 1.56 ppb, 10% of the action level.
Does Atlantic Highlands water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Atlantic Highlands? ▼
Atlantic Highlands Water (PWSID NJ1304001), one of 2 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-08-04. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Atlantic Highlands Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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