New Jersey · population 1,596
Lead pipes in Victory Gardens, NJ
314 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Victory Gardens (population 1,596) gets its water from Dover Water Commission. That system reported 36 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,579, with 4,566 more of unknown material.
4.8% of Dover Water Commission'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Dover Water Commission (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Dover Water Commission.
Water systems serving Victory Gardens
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Water CommissionMain system | 36 | 278 | 4,566 | 4.8% |
| Randolph TWP Public Works DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Victory Gardens
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dover Water Commission'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
- Dover314 lead + galv. lines
- Rockaway6 lead + galv. lines
- Wharton150 lead + galv. lines
- Morris Plains769 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Lakes688 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
- Morristown769 lead + galv. lines
- Boonton118 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Victory Gardens, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Dover Water Commission, which serves Victory Gardens, reported 36 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,566 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Victory Gardens?
EPA's service area maps place most of Victory Gardens in Dover Water Commission's service area (PWSID NJ1409001). Randolph TWP Public Works Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Victory Gardens home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dover Water Commission'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 Victory Gardens 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 Dover Water Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.