New Jersey · population 1,449
Lead pipes in Hampton, NJ
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hampton (population 1,449) gets its water from Hampton Borough Water Depart. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 476, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Hampton Borough Water Depart'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) 1.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Hampton Borough Water Depart (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.5 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, 2 still open for Hampton Borough Water Depart.
Water systems serving Hampton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Borough Water DepartMain system | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Glen Gardner W DeptServes 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 Hampton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hampton Borough Water Depart'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
- Glen Gardnerno lead reported
- Washington85 lead + galv. lines
- High Bridge1,501 unknown
- Califon10 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanon104 lead + galv. lines
- Belvidere8 lead + galv. lines
- Alpha8 lead + galv. lines
- Phillipsburg333 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hampton, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Hampton Borough Water Depart, which serves Hampton, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hampton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hampton in Hampton Borough Water Depart's service area (PWSID NJ1013001). Glen Gardner W Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hampton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hampton Borough Water Depart'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 Hampton 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 Hampton Borough Water Depart whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.