Lead in New Jersey Well Water

In New Jersey, lead levels average 9.508 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 36.391 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 12.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 49,020 wells.

Testing for lead in New Jersey typically costs around $98. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $2,677.

The risk level for lead in New Jersey is rated as moderate. The state average of 9.508 ppb is 53.4% above the national average of 6.196 ppb.