New Jersey · population 1,495
Lead pipes in Farmingdale, NJ
132 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Farmingdale (population 1,495) gets its water from Farmingdale Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 496, with 234 more of unknown material.
27% of Farmingdale 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) 27%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Farmingdale Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Farmingdale Water Dept.
Water systems serving Farmingdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Water DeptMain system | 0 | 132 | 234 | 27% |
| 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 Farmingdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Farmingdale 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
- Tinton Falls2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Freehold205 lead + galv. lines
- Neptune2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lake Heights12 lead + galv. lines
- Belmar375 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Como3 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
- Avon-by-the-Sea267 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Farmingdale, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Farmingdale Water Dept, which serves Farmingdale, reported 0 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 234 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Farmingdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Farmingdale in Farmingdale Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1314001). NJ American Water - Coastal North also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Farmingdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.