New Jersey · population 1,125
Lead pipes in Ship Bottom, NJ
113 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ship Bottom (population 1,125) gets its water from Ship Bottom Water Depart. That system reported 18 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,097, with 1,336 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Ship Bottom Water Depart'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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.5%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for Ship Bottom Water Depart (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Ship Bottom Water Depart.
Water systems serving Ship Bottom
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Bottom Water DepartMain system | 18 | 95 | 1,336 | 5.4% |
| Stafford TWP Mua Cedar BServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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 Ship Bottom
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ship Bottom Water Depart'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
- Surfno lead reported
- Beach Haven383 lead + galv. lines
- Tuckertonno lead reported
- Port Republic831 lead + galv. lines
- Beachwood5 lead + galv. lines
- Ocean Gate640 lead + galv. lines
- Pine Beachno lead reported
- Seaside Park142 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ship Bottom, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Ship Bottom Water Depart, which serves Ship Bottom, reported 18 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,336 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ship Bottom?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ship Bottom in Ship Bottom Water Depart's service area (PWSID NJ1528001). Stafford TWP Mua Cedar B also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ship Bottom home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ship Bottom Water Depart'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 Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom Water Depart whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.