New Jersey · population 38,959
Lead pipes in Atlantic, NJ
490 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Atlantic (population 38,959) gets its water from Atlantic City Mua. That system reported 187 lead and 303 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,900, with 6,203 more of unknown material.
6.2% of Atlantic City Mua's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.8%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 15%
Latest lead test for Atlantic City Mua (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Atlantic City Mua.
Water systems serving Atlantic
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City MuaMain system | 187 | 303 | 6,203 | 6.2% |
| NJ American Water - Atlantic CountyServes nearby areas | 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 Atlantic
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Atlantic City Mua'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
- Ventnor4,755 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasantville831 lead + galv. lines
- Absecon831 lead + galv. lines
- Margate2,523 unknown
- Northfield831 lead + galv. lines
- Linwood831 lead + galv. lines
- Somers Point831 lead + galv. lines
- Ocean368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Atlantic, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Atlantic City Mua, which serves Atlantic, reported 187 lead and 303 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,203 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Atlantic?
EPA's service area maps place most of Atlantic in Atlantic City Mua's service area (PWSID NJ0102001). NJ American Water - Atlantic County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Atlantic home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Atlantic City Mua'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 Atlantic 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 Atlantic City Mua whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.