New Jersey · population 1,854
Lead pipes in Lavallette, NJ
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lavallette (population 1,854) gets its water from Lavallette Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,351, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Lavallette 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) 0.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Lavallette Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Lavallette Water Dept.
Water systems serving Lavallette
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavallette Water DeptMain system | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0.9% |
| 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 Lavallette
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lavallette 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
- Seaside Heights941 unknown
- Seaside Park142 lead + galv. lines
- Island Heights1,019 unknown
- Ocean Gate640 lead + galv. lines
- Pine Beachno lead reported
- South Toms River52 lead + galv. lines
- Beachwood5 lead + galv. lines
- Point Pleasant3,286 unknown
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Questions
Does Lavallette, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Lavallette Water Dept, which serves Lavallette, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lavallette?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lavallette in Lavallette Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1515001). NJ American Water - Coastal North also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lavallette home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lavallette 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 Lavallette 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 Lavallette Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.