New Jersey · population 8,894
Lead pipes in Boonton, NJ
118 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Boonton (population 8,894) gets its water from Boonton Water Dept. That system reported 4 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,907, with 2,445 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Boonton Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Boonton Water Dept (2026): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 15 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Boonton Water Dept.
Water systems serving Boonton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton Water DeptMain system | 4 | 114 | 2,445 | 4.1% |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 231 | 0 | 1.6% |
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 Boonton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Boonton Water Dept'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
- Mountain Lakes688 lead + galv. lines
- Kinnelon3 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Park2 lead + galv. lines
- Morris Plains769 lead + galv. lines
- Rockaway6 lead + galv. lines
- Butlerno lead reported
- Victory Gardens314 lead + galv. lines
- Roseland2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Boonton, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Boonton Water Dept, which serves Boonton, reported 4 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,445 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Boonton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Boonton in Boonton Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1401001). Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Boonton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Boonton Water Dept'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 Boonton 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 Boonton Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.