New Jersey · population 9,372
Lead pipes in Ventnor, NJ
4,755 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ventnor (population 9,372) gets its water from Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility. That system reported 0 lead and 4,755 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,175, with 0 more of unknown material.
92% of Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility'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) 92%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 8.1%
Latest lead test for Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.3 ppb 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 Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility.
Water systems serving Ventnor
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor City Water & Sewer UtilityMain system | 0 | 4,755 | 0 | 92% |
| Margate City Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,523 | 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 Ventnor
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility'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
- Margate2,523 unknown
- Atlantic490 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasantville831 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield831 lead + galv. lines
- Linwood831 lead + galv. lines
- Absecon831 lead + galv. lines
- Somers Point831 lead + galv. lines
- Ocean368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ventnor, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility, which serves Ventnor, reported 0 lead and 4,755 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ventnor?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ventnor in Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility's service area (PWSID NJ0122001). Margate City Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ventnor home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility'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 Ventnor 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 Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.