New Jersey · population 2,742
Lead pipes in Cape May, NJ
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cape May (population 2,742) gets its water from Cape May Water & Sewer U. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,090, with 2,296 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Cape May Water & Sewer U'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Cape May Water & Sewer U (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based for Cape May Water & Sewer U.
Water systems serving Cape May
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May Water & Sewer UMain system | 0 | 3 | 2,296 | <0.1% |
| West Cape May Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 6 | 459 | 0.6% |
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 Cape May
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cape May Water & Sewer U'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
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- Wildwood6,232 lead + galv. lines
- North Wildwood6,232 lead + galv. lines
- Avalon309 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Isle6 lead + galv. lines
- Ocean368 lead + galv. lines
- Somers Point831 lead + galv. lines
- Linwood831 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cape May, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Cape May Water & Sewer U, which serves Cape May, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,296 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cape May?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cape May in Cape May Water & Sewer U's service area (PWSID NJ0502001). West Cape May Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cape May home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cape May Water & Sewer U'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 Cape May 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 Cape May Water & Sewer U whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.