New Jersey · population 9,249
Lead pipes in Absecon, NJ
831 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Absecon (population 9,249) gets its water from NJ American Water - Atlantic County. That system reported 46 lead and 785 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 44,928, with 1,498 more of unknown material.
1.8% of NJ American Water - Atlantic County's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 3.3%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Atlantic County (2026): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for NJ American Water - Atlantic County.
Water systems serving Absecon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Atlantic CountyMain system | 46 | 785 | 1,498 | 1.8% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Absecon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Atlantic County's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Pleasantville831 lead + galv. lines
- Atlantic490 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield831 lead + galv. lines
- Ventnor4,755 lead + galv. lines
- Margate2,523 unknown
- Linwood831 lead + galv. lines
- Port Republic831 lead + galv. lines
- Somers Point831 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Absecon, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Atlantic County, which serves Absecon, reported 46 lead and 785 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,498 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Absecon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Absecon in NJ American Water - Atlantic County's service area (PWSID NJ0119002).
How do I check whether my Absecon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Atlantic County's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Absecon be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask NJ American Water - Atlantic County whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.