New Jersey · 32 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monmouth County, NJ
32 community water systems serving Monmouth County reported 601 lead and 4,188 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 85,572 of unknown material. The most are in NJ American Water - Coastal North.
1.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Monmouth County
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 Monmouth County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Monmouth County reported 601 lead and 4,188 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 85,572 of unknown material.
Which Monmouth County water systems have the most lead lines?
NJ American Water - Coastal North (2,845), Red Bank Water Dept (438), Belmar Water Dept (375).
How do I check my home in Monmouth 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.