New Jersey · population 1,987
Lead pipes in Ocean Gate, NJ
640 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ocean Gate (population 1,987) gets its water from Ocean Gate Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 640 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,124, with 0 more of unknown material.
57% of Ocean Gate Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 57%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for Ocean Gate Water Dept (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 0.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Ocean Gate Water Dept.
Water systems serving Ocean Gate
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gate Water DeptMain system | 0 | 640 | 0 | 57% |
| Aqua NJ - Eastern DivisionServes 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 Ocean Gate
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ocean Gate 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
- Island Heights1,019 unknown
- Pine Beachno lead reported
- Seaside Park142 lead + galv. lines
- Seaside Heights941 unknown
- Beachwood5 lead + galv. lines
- South Toms River52 lead + galv. lines
- Lavallette20 lead + galv. lines
- Point Pleasant3,286 unknown
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Questions
Does Ocean Gate, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Ocean Gate Water Dept, which serves Ocean Gate, reported 0 lead and 640 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ocean Gate?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ocean Gate in Ocean Gate Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1521001). Aqua NJ - Eastern Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ocean Gate home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.