New Jersey · population 1,298
Lead pipes in Surf, NJ
No lead lines reported
Most of Surf (population 1,298) gets its water from Surf City Water Dept, which reported 2,356 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Surf City Water 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) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Surf City Water Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 8 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Surf City Water Dept.
Water systems serving Surf
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ship Bottom Water DepartServes nearby areas | 18 | 95 | 1,336 | 5.4% |
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 Surf
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Surf City Water 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
- Ship Bottom113 lead + galv. lines
- Beach Haven383 lead + galv. lines
- Tuckertonno lead reported
- Ocean Gate640 lead + galv. lines
- Beachwood5 lead + galv. lines
- Port Republic831 lead + galv. lines
- Seaside Park142 lead + galv. lines
- Pine Beachno lead reported
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Questions
Does Surf, NJ have lead pipes?
Surf City Water Dept, which serves Surf, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Surf?
EPA's service area maps place most of Surf in Surf City Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1531001). Ship Bottom Water Depart also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Surf home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Surf City Water 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 Surf 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 Surf City Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.