New Jersey · population 90,322
Lead pipes in Clifton, NJ
212 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clifton (population 90,322) gets its water from Passaic Valley Water Commission. That system reported 140 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 55,335, with 698 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Passaic Valley Water Commission'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Passaic Valley Water Commission (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 health-based for Passaic Valley Water Commission.
Water systems serving Clifton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic Valley Water CommissionMain system | 140 | 72 | 698 | 0.4% |
| Bloomfield Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 176 | 175 | 5,973 | 3.0% |
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 Clifton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Passaic Valley Water Commission'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
- Passaic212 lead + galv. lines
- Woodland Park638 unknown
- Wallington8 lead + galv. lines
- Garfield284 lead + galv. lines
- Elmwood Park231 lead + galv. lines
- Paterson212 lead + galv. lines
- Wood-Ridge11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Clifton, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Passaic Valley Water Commission, which serves Clifton, reported 140 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 698 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clifton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clifton in Passaic Valley Water Commission's service area (PWSID NJ1605002). Bloomfield Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clifton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Passaic Valley Water Commission'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 Clifton 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 Passaic Valley Water Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.