Lead pipes in Atlantic County, New Jersey
How many lead pipes are in Atlantic County, NJ?
Water systems based in Atlantic County reported 473 lead service lines, 6,399 galvanized lines that need replacing and 16,568 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Ventnor City has the most, with 4,755 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
Who pays in New Jersey
New Jersey requires water systems to replace all lead service lines, and galvanized lines that need it, within ten years of the 2021 law, so by 2031. Investor-owned utilities recover the cost of the owner side through rates; New Jersey American Water and Veolia replace customer lines at no direct cost and add a small charge to every bill. Many municipal systems, such as Newark, Trenton and Passaic Valley, also replace at no cost to the owner.
Confirmed programs in Atlantic County
- Atlantic County (NJ American Water): No direct cost (LSLR charge on all bills).
Every Atlantic County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor City Ventnor City Water & Sewer Utility | 0 | 4,755 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Atlantic County (NJ American Water) NJ American Water - Atlantic County | 46 | 785 | 1,498 | Free, utility schedules |
| Atlantic City Atlantic City Mua | 187 | 303 | 6,203 | Not confirmed |
| Hamilton Hamilton Township Mua | 134 | 132 | 12 | Not confirmed |
| Egg Harbor Tilton Terrace MHP | 0 | 126 | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Hammonton Hammonton Water Dept | 3 | 101 | 1,557 | Not confirmed |
| Egg Harbor City NJ American Water - Egg Harbor City | 1 | 84 | 61 | Not confirmed |
| Weymouth Twp-.0123 Weymouth TWSP Mua | 77 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Egg Harbor Tower Mobile Homes | 0 | 41 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Brigantine Brigantine Water Department | 25 | 0 | 3,633 | Not confirmed |
| Egg Harbor Tower East Mobile Home Park | 0 | 24 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Egg Harbor Tower 1999 Mobile Home Park | 0 | 15 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Buena Vista Buena Family Manor MHP | 0 | 14 | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Buena Buena Borough Mua | 0 | 13 | 1,074 | Not confirmed |
| Mullica Mullica Woods Mobile Home Park | 0 | 6 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Margate City Margate City Water Department | 0 | 0 | 2,523 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Atlantic County, NJ?
Water systems based in Atlantic County reported 473 lead service lines, 6,399 galvanized lines that need replacing and 16,568 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Ventnor City has the most, with 4,755 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Atlantic County?
It depends on your water utility. New Jersey requires water systems to replace all lead service lines, and galvanized lines that need it, within ten years of the 2021 law, so by 2031. We have confirmed programs for 1 Atlantic County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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