New Jersey · population 33,530
Lead pipes in Garfield, NJ
284 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Garfield (population 33,530) gets its water from Garfield Water Department. That system reported 272 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,486, with 2,079 more of unknown material.
4.4% of Garfield Water Department'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 4.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for Garfield Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.4 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 Garfield Water Department.
Water systems serving Garfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Water DepartmentMain system | 272 | 12 | 2,079 | 4.4% |
| 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 Garfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Garfield Water Department'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
- Lodi63 lead + galv. lines
- Elmwood Park231 lead + galv. lines
- Wallington8 lead + galv. lines
- Passaic212 lead + galv. lines
- Hasbrouck Heights11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Wood-Ridge11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Maywood11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Clifton212 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Garfield, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Garfield Water Department, which serves Garfield, reported 272 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,079 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Garfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Garfield in Garfield Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ0221001). Saddle Brook Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Garfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Garfield Water Department'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 Garfield 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 Garfield Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.