New Jersey · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cape May County, NJ
16 community water systems serving Cape May County reported 15 lead and 7,087 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,952 of unknown material. The most are in Wildwood City Water Department.
10% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Cape May County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood City Water DepartmentWildwood City | 0 | 6,232 | 0 | 38% |
| NJ American Water - Ocean CityOcean City | 6 | 362 | 1,779 | 1.9% |
| Avalon Water and Sewerage UtilitiesAvalon Boro | 0 | 309 | 3,462 | 5.7% |
| Cape May Point Boro WateCape May Point Boro | 0 | 87 | 170 | 14% |
| NJ American Water - Cape May Court HouseMiddle Twp. | 3 | 56 | 17 | 1.9% |
| Middle TWP Water DistrictMiddle Twp. | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5.8% |
| NJ American Water - StrathmereUpper Twp. | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Middle TWP Water District 1Middle Twp. | 0 | 7 | 15 | 3.4% |
| West Cape May Water DeptWest Cape May Boro | 0 | 6 | 459 | 0.6% |
| Sea Isle City Water DepartmentSea Isle City | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Cape May Water & Sewer UCape May City | 0 | 3 | 2,296 | <0.1% |
| Stone Harbor Water DeptAvalon Boro | 0 | 1 | 616 | <0.1% |
| Delsea Woods Community LLCMiddle Twp. | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| Cedar Springs MHP Well #Middle Twp. | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Lower TWP MuaLower Twp. | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Borough of WoodbineWoodbine Boro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Cape May County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cape May County reported 15 lead and 7,087 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,952 of unknown material.
Which Cape May County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wildwood City Water Department (6,232), NJ American Water - Ocean City (368), Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities (309).
How do I check my home in Cape May 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.