New Jersey · population 22,182
Lead pipes in Harrison, NJ
776 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Harrison (population 22,182) gets its water from Harrison W Dept. That system reported 776 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,171, with 0 more of unknown material.
36% of Harrison W 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 36%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for Harrison W Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Harrison W Dept.
Water systems serving Harrison
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison W DeptMain system | 776 | 0 | 0 | 36% |
| East Newark W DeptServes nearby areas | 23 | 0 | 36 | 6.3% |
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 Harrison
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Harrison W 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 Newark23 lead + galv. lines
- Newark412 unknown
- Kearny601 lead + galv. lines
- North Arlington68 lead + galv. lines
- East Orange7,969 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Ridge134 lead + galv. lines
- Jersey1,768 lead + galv. lines
- Secaucus11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Harrison, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Harrison W Dept, which serves Harrison, reported 776 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harrison?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harrison in Harrison W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0904001). East Newark W Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harrison home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Harrison W 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 Harrison 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 Harrison W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.