New Jersey · population 2,220
Lead pipes in Essex Fells, NJ
264 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Essex Fells (population 2,220) gets its water from Essex Fells Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 759, with 114 more of unknown material.
35% of Essex Fells Water 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 35%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Essex Fells Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.4 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 Essex Fells Water Dept.
Water systems serving Essex Fells
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Fells Water DeptMain system | 0 | 264 | 114 | 35% |
| Caldwell Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,161 | 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 Essex Fells
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Essex Fells 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
- Caldwell2,161 unknown
- Roseland2 lead + galv. lines
- North Caldwellno lead reported
- Glen Ridge134 lead + galv. lines
- East Orange7,969 lead + galv. lines
- Totowano lead reported
- Woodland Park638 unknown
- Clifton212 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Essex Fells, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Essex Fells Water Dept, which serves Essex Fells, reported 0 lead and 264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 114 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Essex Fells?
EPA's service area maps place most of Essex Fells in Essex Fells Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0706001). Caldwell Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Essex Fells home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.