New Jersey · population 11,219
Lead pipes in Ocean, NJ
368 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ocean (population 11,219) gets its water from NJ American Water - Ocean City. That system reported 6 lead and 362 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,723, with 1,779 more of unknown material.
1.9% of NJ American Water - Ocean City'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) 1.8%
- Unknown 9.0%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Ocean City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 NJ American Water - Ocean City.
Water systems serving Ocean
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Ocean CityMain system | 6 | 362 | 1,779 | 1.9% |
| NJ American Water - Atlantic CountyServes nearby areas | 46 | 785 | 1,498 | 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 Ocean
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Ocean City'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
- Somers Point831 lead + galv. lines
- Linwood831 lead + galv. lines
- Margate2,523 unknown
- Northfield831 lead + galv. lines
- Ventnor4,755 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasantville831 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Isle6 lead + galv. lines
- Atlantic490 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ocean, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Ocean City, which serves Ocean, reported 6 lead and 362 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,779 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ocean?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ocean in NJ American Water - Ocean City's service area (PWSID NJ0508001). NJ American Water - Atlantic County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ocean home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Ocean City'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 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 - Ocean City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.