New Jersey · population 7,444
Lead pipes in Wharton, NJ
150 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wharton (population 7,444) gets its water from Wharton Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 150 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,141, with 366 more of unknown material.
7.0% of Wharton Water Dept'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) 7.0%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Wharton Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 8.6 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 Wharton Water Dept.
Water systems serving Wharton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Water DeptMain system | 0 | 150 | 366 | 7.0% |
| Dover Water CommissionServes nearby areas | 36 | 278 | 4,566 | 4.8% |
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 Wharton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wharton 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
- Dover314 lead + galv. lines
- Victory Gardens314 lead + galv. lines
- Rockaway6 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
- Hopatcong14 lead + galv. lines
- Netcong45 lead + galv. lines
- Morris Plains769 lead + galv. lines
- Stanhope17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wharton, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Wharton Water Dept, which serves Wharton, reported 0 lead and 150 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 366 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wharton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wharton in Wharton Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1439001). Dover Water Commission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wharton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wharton 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 Wharton 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 Wharton Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.