New Jersey · population 71,850
Lead pipes in East Orange, NJ
7,969 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Orange (population 71,850) gets its water from East Orange Water Commission. That system reported 1,969 lead and 6,000 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,730, with 0 more of unknown material.
82% of East Orange Water Commission'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 20%
- Galvanized (replace) 62%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for East Orange Water Commission (2026): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 19 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for East Orange Water Commission.
Water systems serving East Orange
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Water CommissionMain system | 1,969 | 6,000 | 0 | 82% |
| Orange Water DeptServes nearby areas | 22 | 27 | 4,392 | 1.0% |
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 East Orange
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Orange 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
- East Newark23 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Ridge134 lead + galv. lines
- Harrison776 lead + galv. lines
- Newark412 unknown
- North Arlington68 lead + galv. lines
- Kearny601 lead + galv. lines
- Essex Fells264 lead + galv. lines
- Caldwell2,161 unknown
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Questions
Does East Orange, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. East Orange Water Commission, which serves East Orange, reported 1,969 lead and 6,000 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Orange?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Orange in East Orange Water Commission's service area (PWSID NJ0705001). Orange Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Orange home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Orange 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 East Orange 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 Orange Water Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.