New Jersey · population 6,928
Lead pipes in Allendale, NJ
81 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Allendale (population 6,928) gets its water from Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System. That system reported 4 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,574, with 350 more of unknown material.
3.1% of Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.0%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System.
Water systems serving Allendale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water SystemMain system | 4 | 77 | 350 | 3.1% |
| Waldwick Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 43 | 2,191 | 1.2% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Allendale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Waldwick43 lead + galv. lines
- Ramsey328 lead + galv. lines
- Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Midland Park1,442 lead + galv. lines
- Upper Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Ho-Ho-Kus29 lead + galv. lines
- Ridgewood1,442 lead + galv. lines
- Woodcliff Lake56 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Allendale, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System, which serves Allendale, reported 4 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 350 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Allendale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Allendale in Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System's service area (PWSID NJ0201001). Waldwick Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Allendale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Allendale be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.