New Jersey · population 5,846
Lead pipes in Belmar, NJ
375 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Belmar (population 5,846) gets its water from Belmar Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 375 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,426, with 215 more of unknown material.
15% of Belmar Water Dept'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) 15%
- Unknown 8.9%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Belmar Water Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Belmar Water Dept.
Water systems serving Belmar
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmar Water DeptMain system | 0 | 375 | 215 | 15% |
| 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 Belmar
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Belmar 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
- Lake Como3 lead + galv. lines
- Avon-by-the-Sea267 lead + galv. lines
- Neptune2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Bradley Beach2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
- Spring Lake Heights12 lead + galv. lines
- Asbury Park2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Girtno lead reported
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Questions
Does Belmar, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Belmar Water Dept, which serves Belmar, reported 0 lead and 375 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 215 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Belmar?
EPA's service area maps place most of Belmar in Belmar Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1306001). NJ American Water - Coastal North also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Belmar home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Belmar 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 Belmar 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 Belmar Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.