New Jersey · population 2,357
Lead pipes in Alpha, NJ
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Alpha (population 2,357) gets its water from Alpha Municipal Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,027, with 32 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Alpha Municipal Water Works'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 3.1%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Alpha Municipal Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 12 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 7 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Alpha Municipal Water Works.
Water systems serving Alpha
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Municipal Water WorksMain system | 0 | 8 | 32 | 0.8% |
| Aqua NJ - PhillipsburgServes nearby areas | 2 | 331 | 402 | 2.9% |
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 Alpha
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Alpha Municipal Water Works'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
- Phillipsburg333 lead + galv. lines
- Milford31 lead + galv. lines
- Hampton5 lead + galv. lines
- Frenchtown24 lead + galv. lines
- Washington85 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Gardnerno lead reported
- Belvidere8 lead + galv. lines
- High Bridge1,501 unknown
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Questions
Does Alpha, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Alpha Municipal Water Works, which serves Alpha, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Alpha?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alpha in Alpha Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID NJ2102001). Aqua NJ - Phillipsburg also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alpha home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Alpha Municipal Water Works'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 Alpha 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 Alpha Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.