• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia

Trendingnow

1

'The golden years are not golden': Boomers are hoarding most of America's wealth and power because they're terrified of outliving their money

2

Gen Zers are arriving at college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates

3

Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone'

1

'The golden years are not golden': Boomers are hoarding most of America's wealth and power because they're terrified of outliving their money

2

Gen Zers are arriving at college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates

3

Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone'
HealthAtlantic City

This Atlantic City Casino May Have Found Lead in Its Water and Didn’t Tell Guests

By
Michal Addady
Michal Addady
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
Michal Addady
Michal Addady
Down Arrow Button Icon
March 24, 2016, 11:39 AM ET
Atlantic City skyline at night
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES - 2011/04/30: Atlantic City skyline at night. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)Photograph by John Greim—LightRocket via Getty Images

This story was updated to reflect a comment from Caesars Entertainment.

Bally’s in Atlantic City reportedly failed to inform its visitors about water that may have been tainted with lead for seven months.

Though the casino hotel knew about the test results in September, it took until March 4 to warn guests, the New York Post reports. A spokesperson for its parent company Caesars Entertainment (CZR), which is currently in Chapter 11, told the news site, “We did not handle this information appropriately” and “We take full responsibility for our failure to act promptly last fall.”

The tests were conducted on Aug. 27 by an independent lab, according to the Post. Results showed that the hotel had lead levels of 17.8 micrograms per liter, passing the acceptable 15 microgram threshold. There were dangerous levels of lead in seven out of the 20 sites that were tested, the highest of which was found in the janitor’s closet, measuring at 1,300 micrograms per liter. Deputy executive director for the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, which provides the city with drinking water, told the Post that he hadn’t seen levels that high in 15 years.

Bally’s received the test results in September and sent them to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Post reports. Though the DEP got them the following month, it didn’t act until February when it sent the casino a letter of non-compliance. Bally’s then closed down the seven sites on March 4 and posted warnings for guests, and then proceeded to retest the water.

The spokesperson told the Post that retests found that all 20 locations either had acceptable or undetectable levels of lead, so they concluded that “either the initial samples were corrupted or the initial testing procedures were flawed.”

A Caesars spokesperson told Fortune that the company takes “strong exception to the main conclusion of the Post story.” Since there is only one source of water for the building and no lead pipes, he said, it was unusual for only seven out of 20 sources to have been affected. He added that it’s “reasonable to conclude” those first tests were incorrect, and it’s very unlikely any guests were exposed to dangerous levels of lead at any point. However the spokesperson did acknowledge, “that in no way excuses us from having not acted when the initial test results became available.”

About the Author
By Michal Addady
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in Health

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

Latest in Health

The 4 Best Calcium Supplements of 2026: Approved by Our Experts
HealthDietary Supplements
The 4 Best Calcium Supplements of 2026: Approved by Our Experts
By Christina SnyderJune 8, 2026
4 hours ago
The Best Weightlifting Apps of 2026: Programming, Coaching, and More
HealthDietary Supplements
The Best Weightlifting Apps of 2026: Programming, Coaching, and More
By Christina SnyderJune 8, 2026
5 hours ago
The Best Non-Stim Pre-Workout Supplements (2026): Nutrition Expert Approved
HealthDietary Supplements
The Best Non-Stim Pre-Workout Supplements (2026): Nutrition Expert Approved
By Emily PharesJune 8, 2026
6 hours ago
The 5 Best Lion’s Mane Supplements of 2026: Expert Approved
HealthDietary Supplements
The 5 Best Lion’s Mane Supplements of 2026: Expert Approved
By Emily PharesJune 8, 2026
7 hours ago
Novo Nordisk CEO looks beyond weight loss to longevity and aesthetics
HealthPharmaceutical Industry
Novo Nordisk CEO looks beyond weight loss to longevity and aesthetics
By Madison Muller and BloombergJune 7, 2026
21 hours ago
High-earning millennials and Gen Zers feel broke and conflicted: ‘I make a good salary, I shouldn’t be struggling this much’
SuccessPersonal Finance
High-earning millennials and Gen Zers feel broke and conflicted: ‘I make a good salary, I shouldn’t be struggling this much’
By Sydney LakeJune 7, 2026
1 day ago

Most Popular

'The golden years are not golden': Boomers are hoarding most of America's wealth and power because they're terrified of outliving their money
Economy
'The golden years are not golden': Boomers are hoarding most of America's wealth and power because they're terrified of outliving their money
By Nick LichtenbergJune 7, 2026
1 day ago
Gen Zers are arriving at college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates
Success
Gen Zers are arriving at college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates
By Preston ForeJune 7, 2026
1 day ago
Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone'
Big Tech
Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone'
By Eva RoytburgJune 7, 2026
1 day ago
'We didn’t see this coming': Wall Street eats its forecasts as stocks sell off globally on fear of AI bubble ahead of SpaceX IPO
Economy
'We didn’t see this coming': Wall Street eats its forecasts as stocks sell off globally on fear of AI bubble ahead of SpaceX IPO
By Jim EdwardsJune 8, 2026
9 hours ago
AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft set aside their rivalry to warn Congress AI is making it too easy to design and create bioweapons
AI
AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft set aside their rivalry to warn Congress AI is making it too easy to design and create bioweapons
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 5, 2026
3 days ago
I've sold property on California's Central Coast for decades. The buyers chasing ranch and winery estates are after more than a lifestyle
Commentary
I've sold property on California's Central Coast for decades. The buyers chasing ranch and winery estates are after more than a lifestyle
By Lindsey HarnJune 6, 2026
2 days ago

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.