ATLANTIC CITY MUA Lead Service Line Inventory
What this means for your home
Atlantic City MUA serves about 152,000 people in the Atlantic City area. The utility has identified 442 homes with lead service lines—the pipes that carry water from the main water line under the street into your house.
A lead service line is a real concern, but it's manageable. Lead doesn't always leach into your water; the risk depends on water chemistry, pipe age, and other factors. Testing your water is the only way to know if lead is actually present in what comes out of your tap.
What you should do right now
Get your water tested. Contact Atlantic City MUA and ask:
- Whether your address has a known lead service line
- How to request a free or subsidized water test
- What the results mean for your household
If your home does have a lead service line, the utility may have resources or replacement programs available. Lead service line removal typically requires professional work on both the utility's side (the part under the street) and your side (the part on your property).
About the inventory
This data comes from Atlantic City MUA's lead service line inventory, required under the Lead and Copper Rule. As of now, the utility has confirmed and inventoried 442 lead service lines.
The utility may still be investigating other lines—some older records don't clearly indicate what material pipes are made of. If you live in an older home and haven't heard whether your service line is lead or not, reach out to ask.
If you have young children
Infants and children under 6 are most vulnerable to lead exposure. If lead is detected in your water, the CDC recommends using bottled water for drinking and cooking until the line is replaced. Talk to your pediatrician about testing if you're concerned.
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Next steps for residents
- Contact Atlantic City MUA to ask whether your address has a lead service line on record
- Request a free water test from the utility if you haven't had one recently
- Ask about replacement programs or financial assistance for removing lead service lines
- If lead is found in your water, use bottled or filtered water and consult your doctor, especially if children under 6 live in your home
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 442 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Atlantic City have lead in the water?
Atlantic City MUA has identified 442 homes with lead service lines. Whether lead actually enters your water depends on your specific pipes and water chemistry. The only way to know is to test your water—contact the utility for a free test.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Call Atlantic City MUA and ask whether your address is on their lead service line inventory. You can also ask the utility to send someone to inspect the line where it enters your home, though this may not always be conclusive without digging.
What should I do if my water tests positive for lead?
Use bottled or filtered water for drinking and cooking. Contact Atlantic City MUA about replacement options and any financial assistance programs. If children under 6 live in your home, talk to your pediatrician.
How much does it cost to replace a lead service line?
Costs vary widely depending on your property and local conditions, typically ranging from $1,000 to $5,000+. Ask Atlantic City MUA whether they have grants, low-interest loans, or cost-sharing programs to help with replacement.