New Jersey · population 2,539
Lead pipes in East Newark, NJ
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Newark (population 2,539) gets its water from East Newark W Dept. That system reported 23 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 363, with 36 more of unknown material.
6.3% of East Newark W Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 9.9%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for East Newark W Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.2 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 for East Newark W Dept.
Water systems serving East Newark
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Newark W DeptMain system | 23 | 0 | 36 | 6.3% |
| Kearny Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 570 | 31 | 6,614 | 7.6% |
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 East Newark
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Newark W 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
- Harrison776 lead + galv. lines
- Newark412 unknown
- Kearny601 lead + galv. lines
- East Orange7,969 lead + galv. lines
- North Arlington68 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Ridge134 lead + galv. lines
- Secaucus11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does East Newark, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. East Newark W Dept, which serves East Newark, reported 23 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 36 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Newark?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Newark in East Newark W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0902001). Kearny Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Newark home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Newark W 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 East Newark 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 East Newark W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.