New Jersey · population 12,530
Lead pipes in Freehold, NJ
205 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Freehold (population 12,530) gets its water from Freehold Borough Water D. That system reported 0 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,704, with 0 more of unknown material.
5.5% of Freehold Borough Water D's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.5%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Freehold Borough Water D (2026): 0.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 9 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Freehold Borough Water D.
Water systems serving Freehold
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Borough Water DMain system | 0 | 205 | 0 | 5.5% |
| Freehold TWP Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,155 | 0% |
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 Freehold
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Freehold Borough Water D'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
- Englishtown346 unknown
- Farmingdale132 lead + galv. lines
- Tinton Falls2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Jamesburgno lead reported
- Matawan144 lead + galv. lines
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
- Helmetta6 lead + galv. lines
- Eatontown2,845 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Freehold, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Freehold Borough Water D, which serves Freehold, reported 0 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Freehold?
EPA's service area maps place most of Freehold in Freehold Borough Water D's service area (PWSID NJ1315001). Freehold TWP Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Freehold home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Freehold Borough Water D'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 Freehold 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 Freehold Borough Water D whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.