New Jersey · population 3,925
Lead pipes in Netcong, NJ
45 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Netcong (population 3,925) gets its water from Netcong Water Dept. That system reported 1 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 955, with 174 more of unknown material.
4.7% of Netcong Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.6%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Netcong Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.7 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 Netcong Water Dept.
Water systems serving Netcong
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netcong Water DeptMain system | 1 | 44 | 174 | 4.7% |
| Stanhope W DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 17 | 137 | 1.2% |
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 Netcong
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Netcong 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
- Stanhope17 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
- Hopatcong14 lead + galv. lines
- Wharton150 lead + galv. lines
- Hackettstownno lead reported
- Dover314 lead + galv. lines
- Victory Gardens314 lead + galv. lines
- Rockaway6 lead + galv. lines
Check another water system
Questions
Does Netcong, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Netcong Water Dept, which serves Netcong, reported 1 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 174 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Netcong?
EPA's service area maps place most of Netcong in Netcong Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1428001). Stanhope W Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Netcong home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Netcong 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 Netcong 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 Netcong Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.