New Jersey · population 1,731
Lead pipes in Allentown, NJ
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Allentown (population 1,731) gets its water from Allentown Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 673, with 160 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Allentown Water Dept'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Allentown Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Allentown Water Dept.
Water systems serving Allentown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Water DeptMain system | 0 | 1 | 160 | 0.1% |
| Aqua NJ - Hamilton SquareServes nearby areas | 1 | 21 | 518 | 0.1% |
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 Allentown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Allentown Water Dept'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
- Bordentown264 lead + galv. lines
- Hightstown697 unknown
- Princeton6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Jamesburgno lead reported
- Pennington154 lead + galv. lines
- Englishtown346 unknown
- Pemberton15 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington39 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Allentown, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Allentown Water Dept, which serves Allentown, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 160 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Allentown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Allentown in Allentown Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1302001). Aqua NJ - Hamilton Square also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Allentown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Allentown Water Dept'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 Allentown 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 Allentown Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.