New Jersey · population 1,672
Lead pipes in Lake Como, NJ
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake Como (population 1,672) gets its water from Lake Como Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,091, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Lake Como Water Dept'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Lake Como 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 Lake Como Water Dept.
Water systems serving Lake Como
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Como Water DeptMain system | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Belmar Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 375 | 215 | 15% |
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 Lake Como
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake Como 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
- Belmar375 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
- Avon-by-the-Sea267 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lake Heights12 lead + galv. lines
- Neptune2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Bradley Beach2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Girtno lead reported
- Asbury Park2,845 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake Como, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake Como Water Dept, which serves Lake Como, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Como?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Como in Lake Como Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1347001). Belmar Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake Como home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake Como 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 Lake Como 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 Lake Como Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.