Lead pipes in Monmouth County, New Jersey
How many lead pipes are in Monmouth County, NJ?
Water systems based in Monmouth County reported 461 lead service lines, 4,184 galvanized lines that need replacing and 84,635 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Monmouth & Ocean County (NJ American Water) has the most, with 2,845 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 Monmouth County
- Monmouth & Ocean County (NJ American Water): No direct cost (LSLR charge on all bills).
Every Monmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth & Ocean County (NJ American Water) NJ American Water - Coastal North | 192 | 2,653 | 74,724 | Free, utility schedules |
| Red Bank Red Bank Water Dept | 9 | 429 | 445 | Not confirmed |
| Belmar Belmar Water Dept | 0 | 375 | 215 | Not confirmed |
| Avon-by-the-sea Avon by the Sea Water de | 260 | 7 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Freehold Freehold Borough Water D | 0 | 205 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Howell Angle Inn Motor Court | 0 | 147 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Farmingdale Farmingdale Water Dept | 0 | 132 | 234 | Not confirmed |
| Howell Winding Brook MHP System 2 | 0 | 92 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Howell Winding Brook MHP Sys 1 | 0 | 54 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Middletown Gateway Nra Sandy Hook | 0 | 45 | 11 | Not confirmed |
| Colts Neck US Naval Weapons Station | 0 | 18 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Spring L Heights Borough of Springlake Heights | 0 | 12 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Manasquan Manasquan Water Departme | 0 | 6 | 2,658 | Not confirmed |
| Keansburg Keansburg Water & Sewer Dept. | 0 | 4 | 2,705 | Not confirmed |
| South Belmar Lake Como Water Dept | 0 | 3 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Allentown Allentown Water Dept | 0 | 1 | 160 | Not confirmed |
| Millstone Millstone Manor | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Colts Neck Freehold TWP Water Dept | 0 | 0 | 1,155 | Not confirmed |
| Keyport Keyport Water Dept | 0 | 0 | 2,328 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Monmouth County, NJ?
Water systems based in Monmouth County reported 461 lead service lines, 4,184 galvanized lines that need replacing and 84,635 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Monmouth & Ocean County (NJ American Water) has the most, with 2,845 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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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