New Jersey · population 3,351
Lead pipes in Hamburg, NJ
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hamburg (population 3,351) gets its water from Hamburg Board of Public. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,557, with 357 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Hamburg Board of Public'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 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Hamburg Board of Public (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Hamburg Board of Public.
Water systems serving Hamburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Board of PublicMain system | 0 | 2 | 357 | 0.1% |
| Hardyston TWP MuaServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Hamburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hamburg Board of Public'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
- Franklin9 lead + galv. lines
- Sussex2 lead + galv. lines
- Ogdensburg841 unknown
- Hopatcong14 lead + galv. lines
- Kinnelon3 lead + galv. lines
- Butlerno lead reported
- Ringwoodno lead reported
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hamburg, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Hamburg Board of Public, which serves Hamburg, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 357 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hamburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hamburg in Hamburg Board of Public's service area (PWSID NJ1909001). Hardyston TWP Mua also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hamburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hamburg Board of Public'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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg Board of Public whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.