New Jersey · population 3,599
Lead pipes in Stanhope, NJ
17 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Stanhope (population 3,599) gets its water from Stanhope W Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,420, with 137 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Stanhope W Dept'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 9.6%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Stanhope W Dept (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Stanhope W Dept.
Water systems serving Stanhope
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope W DeptMain system | 0 | 17 | 137 | 1.2% |
| Netcong Water DeptServes nearby areas | 1 | 44 | 174 | 4.7% |
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 Stanhope
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Stanhope W 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
- Netcong45 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
- Hopatcong14 lead + galv. lines
- Wharton150 lead + galv. lines
- Hackettstownno lead reported
- Dover314 lead + galv. lines
- Victory Gardens314 lead + galv. lines
- Rockaway6 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Stanhope, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Stanhope W Dept, which serves Stanhope, reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 137 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Stanhope?
EPA's service area maps place most of Stanhope in Stanhope W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1919001). Netcong Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Stanhope home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Stanhope W 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 Stanhope 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 Stanhope W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.