New Jersey · population 1,495
Lead pipes in Frenchtown, NJ
24 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Frenchtown (population 1,495) gets its water from NJ American Water - Frenchtown. That system reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 541, with 12 more of unknown material.
4.4% of NJ American Water - Frenchtown'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.4%
- Unknown 2.2%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Frenchtown (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 - Frenchtown.
Water systems serving Frenchtown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - FrenchtownMain system | 0 | 24 | 12 | 4.4% |
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 Frenchtown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Frenchtown'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
- Milford31 lead + galv. lines
- Flemington39 lead + galv. lines
- Alpha8 lead + galv. lines
- Lambertville48 lead + galv. lines
- Hampton5 lead + galv. lines
- High Bridge1,501 unknown
- Phillipsburg333 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Gardnerno lead reported
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Questions
Does Frenchtown, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Frenchtown, which serves Frenchtown, reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Frenchtown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Frenchtown in NJ American Water - Frenchtown's service area (PWSID NJ1011001).
How do I check whether my Frenchtown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Frenchtown'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 Frenchtown 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 - Frenchtown whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.