Lead pipes in Cape May County, New Jersey
How many lead pipes are in Cape May County, NJ?
Water systems based in Cape May County reported 15 lead service lines, 7,087 galvanized lines that need replacing and 8,814 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Wildwood City has the most, with 6,232 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 Cape May County
- Wildwood City: 10-phase program, both sides.
- Ocean City (NJ American Water): No direct cost (LSLR charge on all bills).
Every Cape May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood City Wildwood City Water Department | 0 | 6,232 | 0 | Replacing lines; ask about cost |
| Ocean City (NJ American Water) NJ American Water - Ocean City | 6 | 362 | 1,779 | Free, utility schedules |
| Avalon Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities | 0 | 309 | 3,462 | Not confirmed |
| Cape May Point Cape May Point Boro Wate | 0 | 87 | 170 | Not confirmed |
| Cape May Court House NJ American Water - Cape May Court House | 3 | 56 | 17 | Not confirmed |
| Middle TWP Water District Middle TWP Water District | 0 | 15 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Strathmere NJ American Water - Strathmere | 0 | 9 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Middle TWP Water District 1 Middle TWP Water District 1 | 0 | 7 | 15 | Not confirmed |
| West Cape May West Cape May Water Dept | 0 | 6 | 459 | Not confirmed |
| Sea Isle City Sea Isle City Water Department | 6 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Cape May Cape May Water & Sewer U | 0 | 3 | 2,296 | Not confirmed |
| Avalon Stone Harbor Water Dept | 0 | 1 | 616 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Cape May County, NJ?
Water systems based in Cape May County reported 15 lead service lines, 7,087 galvanized lines that need replacing and 8,814 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Wildwood City has the most, with 6,232 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Cape May 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 2 Cape May County utilities, 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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