New Jersey · population 5,059
Lead pipes in Franklin, NJ
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin (population 5,059) gets its water from Franklin BD of Public Works. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,434, with 695 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Franklin BD of Public Works'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for Franklin BD of Public Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.1 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 Franklin BD of Public Works.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin BD of Public WorksMain system | 0 | 9 | 695 | 0.6% |
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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Franklin BD of Public Works'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
- Ogdensburg841 unknown
- Hamburg2 lead + galv. lines
- Sussex2 lead + galv. lines
- Hopatcong14 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
- Kinnelon3 lead + galv. lines
- Wharton150 lead + galv. lines
- Butlerno lead reported
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Questions
Does Franklin, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Franklin BD of Public Works, which serves Franklin, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 695 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in Franklin BD of Public Works's service area (PWSID NJ1906002).
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Franklin BD of Public Works'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 Franklin 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 Franklin BD of Public Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.