Lead Pipe Map

New Jersey · 43 community water systems

Lead pipes in Ocean County, NJ

43 community water systems serving Ocean County reported 211 lead and 4,399 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 94,384 of unknown material. The most are in NJ American Water - Coastal North.

1.2% 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%).

211Lead
4,399Galvanized, replace
94,384Unknown
296,555Non-lead

Water systems serving Ocean County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
NJ American Water - Coastal NorthAberdeen Twp1922,65374,7241.8%377,613
Ocean Gate Water DeptOcean Gate Boro0640057%3,200
Beach Haven Water DeptBeach Haven Boro038338315%20,000
Pinewood Estates-BrightnBarnegat Twp.0143024%1,190
Seaside Park Water DeptSeaside Park Boro01426187.6%15,936
Ship Bottom Water DepartShip Bottom Boro18951,3365.4%15,000
Long Beach TWP Brant BeaLong Beach Twp.010001.8%25,300
Land O Pines Mobile Home Park, INCJackson Twp.062077%128
Stafford TWP Water - Beach Haven WestStafford Twp.0616600.4%30,608
Veolia Water New Jersey Toms RiverToms River1517810.1%123,184
Lavallette Water DeptLavalette Boro02000.9%25,000
NJ American Water - New EgyptPlumstead Twp.017521.8%3,495
Jbmdl - LakehurstLakehurst Boro01107.0%2,903
Point Pleasant Beach Water DepartmentPoint P. Beach Boro0101,2680.3%12,000
Jackson TWP MuaJackson Twp.054,737<0.1%37,224
Beachwood Water DeptBeachwood Boro0550.1%10,802
Ocean TWP Dept of UtilitiesBarnegat Twp.01837<0.1%15,419
Lakewood TWP MuaLakewood Twp.003,6130%27,614
Point Pleasant Water DepartmentPoint Pleasant Boro003,2860%19,600
Island Heights Water DepIsland Heights Boro001,0190%1,750
Seaside Heights Water deSeaside Heights Boro009410%19,900
Maple Glen Mobile Home ParkJackson Twp.00800%120
Deep Run Adult VillagePlumstead Twp.00330%400
Stafford TWP Mua Cedar BStafford Twp.0080%224
Barnegat TWP Water SewerBarnegat Twp.0030%20,000
Brick Township MuaBrick Twp.0000%81,829
Lacey TWP MuaLacey Twp.0000%29,000
Little Egg Harbor TWP MuLittle Egg Harbor0000%24,215
Manchester TWP Water Utility - EasternManchester Twp.0000%23,980
Manchester TWP Water Utility - WesternManchester Twp.0000%19,200
Aqua NJ - Eastern DivisionBerkeley Twp.0000%12,200
Berkeley TWP MuaBerkeley Twp.0000%11,792
Surf City Water DeptSurf City Boro0000%10,000
Shore Water CompanyBerkeley Twp.0000%6,600
Harvey Cedars Water DeptHarvey Cedars Boro0000%6,600
Barnegat Light Water DepBarnegat Light Boro0000%4,148
Tuckerton Water & Sewer DeptTuckerton Boro0000%3,628
Lakehurst Water DeptLakehurst Boro0000%2,650
Pine Beach Water DeptPine Beach Boro0000%2,140
Cedar Glen Lakes Water CManchester Twp.0000%2,126
Long Beach TWP WD HolgatLong Beach Twp.0000%2,000
Cedar Glen West Water CoManchester Twp.0000%1,300
Long Beach TWP High Bar HarborLong Beach Twp.0000%1,230

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Ocean County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Ocean County reported 211 lead and 4,399 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 94,384 of unknown material.

Which Ocean County water systems have the most lead lines?

NJ American Water - Coastal North (2,845), Ocean Gate Water Dept (640), Beach Haven Water Dept (383).

How do I check my home in Ocean 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.