New Jersey · population 140,413
Lead pipes in Elizabeth, NJ
332 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elizabeth (population 140,413) gets its water from NJ American Water - Liberty. That system reported 112 lead and 220 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,288, with 6,681 more of unknown material.
1.7% of NJ American Water - Liberty'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Liberty (2026): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for NJ American Water - Liberty.
Water systems serving Elizabeth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - LibertyMain system | 112 | 220 | 6,681 | 1.7% |
| Newark Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 412 | 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 Elizabeth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Liberty'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
- Linden6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Roselle6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Roselle Park6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Newark412 unknown
- Kenilworth6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Harrison776 lead + galv. lines
- Carteret2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Rahway228 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Elizabeth, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Liberty, which serves Elizabeth, reported 112 lead and 220 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,681 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elizabeth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elizabeth in NJ American Water - Liberty's service area (PWSID NJ2004001). Newark Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elizabeth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Liberty'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 Elizabeth 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 NJ American Water - Liberty whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.