New Jersey · population 33,214
Lead pipes in Long Branch, NJ
2,845 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Long Branch (population 33,214) gets its water from NJ American Water - Coastal North. That system reported 192 lead and 2,653 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 157,054, with 74,724 more of unknown material.
1.8% of NJ American Water - Coastal North'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Coastal North (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2 ppb 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 NJ American Water - Coastal North.
Water systems serving Long Branch
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Coastal NorthMain system | 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 Long Branch
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Coastal North'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
- West Long Branch2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Oceanport2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Monmouth Beach2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Eatontown2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Little Silver2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Shrewsbury2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Bright2,845 lead + galv. lines
- Rumson2,845 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Long Branch, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Coastal North, which serves Long Branch, reported 192 lead and 2,653 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 74,724 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Long Branch?
EPA's service area maps place most of Long Branch in NJ American Water - Coastal North's service area (PWSID NJ1345001).
How do I check whether my Long Branch home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Coastal North'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 Long Branch 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 NJ American Water - Coastal North whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.