Cape May, NJ

Low Risk (20/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Cape May in New Jersey · Population: 95,236

SDWIS systems such as WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT; AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES; CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U; NPL sites such as Williams Property anchor Cape May, NJ's EPA extract. Derived burden score 20/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Cape May in this extract; water coverage still lists WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT; AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES; CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 20/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Cape May -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

County population (Census ACS)
95,236
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
23
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (23)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WILDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT 218,472 0
AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES 39,839 0
CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U 35,000 3
STONE HARBOR WATER DEPT 30,850 0
SEA ISLE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT 15,800 0
LOWER TWP MUA 12,416 0
NJ AMERICAN WATER - CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE 5,625 0
WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT 4,427 0
CAPE MAY POINT BORO WATE 4,000 0
BOROUGH OF WOODBINE 2,650 7
NJ AMERICAN WATER - STRATHMERE 1,085 0
MIDDLE TWP WATER DISTRICT 731 0
MIDDLE TWP WATER DISTRICT 1 685 0
GRANDE WOODS SOUTH MOBILE H P 650 0
CAROL LYNN RESORT, INC 550 0
OAK FOREST MOBILE HOME PARK 300 1
GRANDE WOODS NORTH MHP 200 0
EDGEWOOD VILLAGE M H PARK 175 0
OCEANVIEW CTR FOR REHAB AND CONTINUING C 120 1
CEDAR SPRINGS MHP WELL # 90 0
A AND J MOBILE HOME PARK 86 0
BUTTONWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 55 34
PRESIDENTIAL COURTS MOBILE H P 49 0

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Williams Property NPL Site 40.45

Cities in Cape May (15)

Rio Grande
0 facilities · 5 water
Woodbine
0 facilities · 4 water
Cape May Court House
0 facilities · 2 water
Upper Twp
0 facilities · 2 water
Avalon
0 facilities · 1 water
Cape May
0 facilities · 1 water
Cape May Point
0 facilities · 1 water
Marmora
0 facilities · 1 water
Oceanview
0 facilities · 1 water
Sea Isle City
0 facilities · 1 water
Seaville
0 facilities · 1 water
Stone Harbor
0 facilities · 1 water
Villas
0 facilities · 1 water
West Cape May
0 facilities · 1 water
Swainton
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cape May, New Jersey?
Cape May, NJ has an environmental risk score of 20/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 23 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cape May?
Yes, Cape May, NJ has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Cape May?
Cape May, NJ has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cape May?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Cape May, NJ. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Cape May?
Cape May, NJ has 23 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Cape May?
Environmental compliance in Cape May, New Jersey is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Jersey state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro