Lead Pipe Map

New Jersey · population 9,016

Lead pipes in Clayton, NJ

314 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Clayton (population 9,016) gets its water from Borough of Clayton. That system reported 0 lead and 314 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,922, with 0 more of unknown material.

11% of Borough of Clayton'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%).

0Lead
314Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
2,608Non-lead

Latest lead test for Borough of Clayton (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Borough of Clayton.

Water systems serving Clayton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Borough of ClaytonMain system0314011%
Glassboro Water DepartmentServes nearby areas0711,6181.3%

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 Clayton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Borough of Clayton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBorough of Clayton details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Clayton, NJ have lead pipes?

Yes. Borough of Clayton, which serves Clayton, reported 0 lead and 314 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Clayton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Clayton in Borough of Clayton's service area (PWSID NJ0801001). Glassboro Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Clayton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Borough of Clayton'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 Clayton 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 Borough of Clayton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.