New Jersey · population 21,680
Lead pipes in Elmwood Park, NJ
231 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elmwood Park (population 21,680) gets its water from Elmwood Park Water Dept. That system reported 1 lead and 230 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,525, with 4,555 more of unknown material.
4.2% of Elmwood Park Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for Elmwood Park Water Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected 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 still open for Elmwood Park Water Dept.
Water systems serving Elmwood Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park Water DeptMain system | 1 | 230 | 4,555 | 4.2% |
| Saddle Brook Water DeptServes nearby areas | 7 | 42 | 406 | 1.1% |
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 Elmwood Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elmwood Park Water 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
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Questions
Does Elmwood Park, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Elmwood Park Water Dept, which serves Elmwood Park, reported 1 lead and 230 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,555 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elmwood Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0211001). Saddle Brook Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elmwood Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elmwood Park Water 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.