New Jersey · population 9,063
Lead pipes in Haledon, NJ
60 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Haledon (population 9,063) gets its water from Manchester Utilities Authority. That system reported 8 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,239, with 2,640 more of unknown material.
1.9% of Manchester Utilities Authority'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Manchester Utilities Authority (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Manchester Utilities Authority.
Water systems serving Haledon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Utilities AuthorityMain system | 8 | 52 | 2,640 | 1.9% |
| Township of WayneServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Haledon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Manchester Utilities Authority'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
- Prospect Park212 lead + galv. lines
- North Haledon60 lead + galv. lines
- Paterson212 lead + galv. lines
- Hawthorne1,513 lead + galv. lines
- Totowano lead reported
- Woodland Park638 unknown
- Glen Rock1,442 lead + galv. lines
- Fair Lawn8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Haledon, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Manchester Utilities Authority, which serves Haledon, reported 8 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,640 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Haledon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Haledon in Manchester Utilities Authority's service area (PWSID NJ1603001). Township of Wayne also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Haledon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Manchester Utilities Authority'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 Haledon 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 Manchester Utilities Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.