New Jersey · population 3,036
Lead pipes in Wildwood Crest, NJ
6,232 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wildwood Crest (population 3,036) gets its water from Wildwood City Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 6,232 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,318, with 0 more of unknown material.
38% of Wildwood City Water Department'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) 38%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Wildwood City Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 5.8 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 Wildwood City Water Department.
Water systems serving Wildwood Crest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood City Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 6,232 | 0 | 38% |
| NJ American Water - Cape May Court HouseServes nearby areas | 3 | 56 | 17 | 1.9% |
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 Wildwood Crest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wildwood City Water Department'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
- Wildwood6,232 lead + galv. lines
- North Wildwood6,232 lead + galv. lines
- Cape May3 lead + galv. lines
- Avalon309 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Isle6 lead + galv. lines
- Ocean368 lead + galv. lines
- Somers Point831 lead + galv. lines
- Linwood831 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wildwood Crest, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Wildwood City Water Department, which serves Wildwood Crest, reported 0 lead and 6,232 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wildwood Crest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wildwood Crest in Wildwood City Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ0514001). NJ American Water - Cape May Court House also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wildwood Crest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wildwood City Water Department'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 Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood City Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.