New Jersey · population 8,204
Lead pipes in Glen Ridge, NJ
134 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glen Ridge (population 8,204) gets its water from Glen Ridge Water Dept. That system reported 32 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,258, with 47 more of unknown material.
5.9% of Glen Ridge 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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.5%
- Unknown 2.1%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Glen Ridge Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Glen Ridge Water Dept.
Water systems serving Glen Ridge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge Water DeptMain system | 32 | 102 | 47 | 5.9% |
| Montclair Water BureauServes nearby areas | 130 | 276 | 387 | 3.7% |
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 Glen Ridge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glen Ridge 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
- East Orange7,969 lead + galv. lines
- Essex Fells264 lead + galv. lines
- East Newark23 lead + galv. lines
- North Arlington68 lead + galv. lines
- Caldwell2,161 unknown
- Clifton212 lead + galv. lines
- North Caldwellno lead reported
- Harrison776 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Glen Ridge, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Glen Ridge Water Dept, which serves Glen Ridge, reported 32 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 47 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glen Ridge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glen Ridge in Glen Ridge Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0708001). Montclair Water Bureau also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glen Ridge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.