New Jersey · population 3,756
Lead pipes in South Toms River, NJ
52 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Toms River (population 3,756) gets its water from Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River. That system reported 1 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 51,687, with 781 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.5%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River (2026): 1.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River.
Water systems serving South Toms River
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water New Jersey Toms RiverMain system | 1 | 51 | 781 | 0.1% |
| Beachwood Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.1% |
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 South Toms River
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River'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
- Beachwood5 lead + galv. lines
- Pine Beachno lead reported
- Island Heights1,019 unknown
- Ocean Gate640 lead + galv. lines
- Seaside Heights941 unknown
- Seaside Park142 lead + galv. lines
- Lavallette20 lead + galv. lines
- Lakehurstno lead reported
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Questions
Does South Toms River, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River, which serves South Toms River, reported 1 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 781 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Toms River?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Toms River in Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River's service area (PWSID NJ1507005). Beachwood Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Toms River home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River'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 South Toms River 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 Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.