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Official Status: March 2026

Is Point Pleasant tap water safe to drink?

⚠ Caution Advised
F

Use extra caution — Point Pleasant scores 28/100.

Safety Score
28
out of 100

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Point Pleasant

New Jersey

View New Jersey state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Point Pleasant tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Point Pleasant scores 28/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Point Pleasant. We found 300 total violations (34 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 09:00 PM
0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Point Pleasant.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Point Pleasant?

Requirement Status
Recommended
🟡
💡

Expert Advice

Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.

Buying a Filter?

Wondering if Point Pleasant tap water needs filtering? We break it down.

Baby Formula Safety

Mixing baby formula with Point Pleasant tap water? Read this first.

Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Point Pleasant, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 28/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.

Property Impact: Requires Mitigation

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Point Pleasant

300
Violations (5yr)
34
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Point Pleasant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Point Pleasant tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Point Pleasant scores 28/100.

How many water systems serve Point Pleasant?

Point Pleasant is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Point Pleasant?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Point Pleasant.

What is the water quality score for Point Pleasant?

The water quality score for Point Pleasant is 28 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Point Pleasant?

The top contaminants detected in Point Pleasant include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
28/100
Grade
F
Water Systems
1
Population
19,600

Point Pleasant Water Quality Summary

Point Pleasant, NJ receives a water quality score of 28/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

Point Pleasant's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.

Point Pleasant's score of 28 is 38 points below the New Jersey state average of 66, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our New Jersey water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.00178 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Point Pleasant (1)

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