New Jersey · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Atlantic County, NJ
19 community water systems serving Atlantic County reported 473 lead and 6,399 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,805 of unknown material. The most are in Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility.
8.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.8%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Atlantic County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor City Water & Sewer UtilityVentnor City | 0 | 4,755 | 0 | 92% |
| NJ American Water - Atlantic CountyAbsecon City | 46 | 785 | 1,498 | 1.8% |
| Atlantic City MuaAtlantic City | 187 | 303 | 6,203 | 6.2% |
| Hamilton Township MuaHamilton Twp | 134 | 132 | 12 | 6.0% |
| Tilton Terrace MHPEgg Harbor Twp | 0 | 126 | 5 | 55% |
| Hammonton Water DeptHammonton Town | 3 | 101 | 1,557 | 2.5% |
| NJ American Water - Egg Harbor CityEgg Harbor City | 1 | 84 | 61 | 5.2% |
| Weymouth TWSP MuaWeymouth Twp-.0123 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 39% |
| Tower Mobile HomesEgg Harbor Twp | 0 | 41 | 0 | 34% |
| Brigantine Water DepartmentBrigantine City | 25 | 0 | 3,633 | 0.6% |
| Tower East Mobile Home ParkEgg Harbor Twp | 0 | 24 | 0 | 43% |
| Tower 1999 Mobile Home ParkEgg Harbor Twp | 0 | 15 | 0 | 30% |
| Buena Family Manor MHPBuena Vista Twp | 0 | 14 | 2 | 44% |
| Buena Borough MuaBuena Boro | 0 | 13 | 1,074 | 0.8% |
| Mullica Woods Mobile Home ParkMullica Twp | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.7% |
| Margate City Water DepartmentMargate City | 0 | 0 | 2,523 | 0% |
| English Creek Manor M H ParkEgg Harbor Twp | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0% |
| Longport Water DepartmentLongport Boro | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Black Horse ManorHamilton Twp | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Atlantic County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Atlantic County reported 473 lead and 6,399 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,805 of unknown material.
Which Atlantic County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility (4,755), NJ American Water - Atlantic County (831), Atlantic City Mua (490).
How do I check my home in Atlantic County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.