New Jersey · population 1,216
Lead pipes in Avalon, NJ
309 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Avalon (population 1,216) gets its water from Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 309 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,435, with 3,462 more of unknown material.
5.7% of Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.7%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities.
Water systems serving Avalon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Water and Sewerage UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 309 | 3,462 | 5.7% |
| NJ American Water - Cape May Court HouseServes nearby areas | 3 | 56 | 17 | 1.9% |
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 Avalon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities'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
- Sea Isle6 lead + galv. lines
- North Wildwood6,232 lead + galv. lines
- Wildwood6,232 lead + galv. lines
- Wildwood Crest6,232 lead + galv. lines
- Cape May3 lead + galv. lines
- Ocean368 lead + galv. lines
- Somers Point831 lead + galv. lines
- Linwood831 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Avalon, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities, which serves Avalon, reported 0 lead and 309 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,462 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Avalon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Avalon in Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities's service area (PWSID NJ0501001). NJ American Water - Cape May Court House also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Avalon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities'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 Avalon 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 Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.