New Jersey · population 1,944
Lead pipes in Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ
267 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Avon-by-the-Sea (population 1,944) gets its water from Avon by the Sea Water de. That system reported 260 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,061, with 0 more of unknown material.
25% of Avon by the Sea Water de'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 25%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Avon by the Sea Water de (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2 ppb 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, 1 health-based for Avon by the Sea Water de.
Water systems serving Avon-by-the-Sea
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon by the Sea Water deMain system | 260 | 7 | 0 | 25% |
| NJ American Water - Coastal NorthServes nearby areas | 192 | 2,653 | 74,724 | 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 Avon-by-the-Sea
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Avon by the Sea Water de'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
- Bradley Beach2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Belmar375 lead + galv. lines
- Neptune2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Como3 lead + galv. lines
- Asbury Park2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
- Spring Lake Heights12 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Girtno lead reported
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Questions
Does Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Avon by the Sea Water de, which serves Avon-by-the-Sea, reported 260 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Avon-by-the-Sea?
EPA's service area maps place most of Avon-by-the-Sea in Avon by the Sea Water de's service area (PWSID NJ1305001). NJ American Water - Coastal North also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Avon-by-the-Sea home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Avon by the Sea Water de'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 Avon-by-the-Sea 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 Avon by the Sea Water de whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.