New Jersey · population 56,939
Lead pipes in Perth Amboy, NJ
852 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Perth Amboy (population 56,939) gets its water from Perth Amboy Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 852 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,692, with 4,460 more of unknown material.
9.8% of Perth Amboy Water Department'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) 9.8%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Perth Amboy Water Department (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 9 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Perth Amboy Water Department.
Water systems serving Perth Amboy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 852 | 4,460 | 9.8% |
| Middlesex Water CompanyServes nearby areas | 3 | 2,559 | 568 | 4.1% |
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 Perth Amboy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Perth Amboy Water Department'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
- South Amboy2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- Carteret2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Metuchen2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Rahway228 lead + galv. lines
- Linden6,019 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- Matawan144 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Perth Amboy, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Perth Amboy Water Department, which serves Perth Amboy, reported 0 lead and 852 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,460 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Perth Amboy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Perth Amboy in Perth Amboy Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ1216001). Middlesex Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Perth Amboy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Perth Amboy Water Department'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 Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.