New Jersey · population 1,018
Lead pipes in Califon, NJ
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Califon (population 1,018) gets its water from Aqua NJ - Califon. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 455, with 18 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Aqua NJ - Califon's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 4.0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Aqua NJ - Califon (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 11 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 4 still open for Aqua NJ - Califon.
Water systems serving Califon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua NJ - CalifonMain system | 0 | 10 | 18 | 2.2% |
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 Califon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua NJ - Califon'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
- High Bridge1,501 unknown
- Lebanon104 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Gardnerno lead reported
- Hampton5 lead + galv. lines
- Washington85 lead + galv. lines
- Hackettstownno lead reported
- Peapack and Gladstone2,471 lead + galv. lines
- Bernardsville2,471 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Califon, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua NJ - Califon, which serves Califon, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Califon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Califon in Aqua NJ - Califon's service area (PWSID NJ1004001).
How do I check whether my Califon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua NJ - Califon'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 Califon 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 Aqua NJ - Califon whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.