New Jersey · population 2,343
Lead pipes in Englishtown, NJ
346 lines still unidentified
Most of Englishtown (population 2,343) gets its water from Englishtown Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 346 of 884 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Englishtown Water Dept'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Englishtown Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.5 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 still open for Englishtown Water Dept.
Water systems serving Englishtown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englishtown Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 346 | 0% |
| Gordons Corner Water CoServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Englishtown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Englishtown 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
Nearby cities
- Freehold205 lead + galv. lines
- Jamesburgno lead reported
- Helmetta6 lead + galv. lines
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
- Hightstown697 unknown
- Matawan144 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- Milltown59 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Englishtown, NJ have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Englishtown Water Dept still lists 346 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Englishtown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Englishtown in Englishtown Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1312001). Gordons Corner Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Englishtown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Englishtown 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 Englishtown 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 Englishtown Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.