New Jersey · population 2,504
Lead pipes in Helmetta, NJ
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Helmetta (population 2,504) gets its water from Helmetta Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 884, with 3 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Helmetta Water Dept'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Helmetta Water Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.7 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 Helmetta Water Dept.
Water systems serving Helmetta
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmetta Water DeptMain system | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.7% |
| Monroe TWP Utility DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Helmetta
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Helmetta 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
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
- Jamesburgno lead reported
- Milltown59 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- Englishtown346 unknown
- New Brunswick370 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Park72 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Helmetta, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Helmetta Water Dept, which serves Helmetta, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Helmetta?
EPA's service area maps place most of Helmetta in Helmetta Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1206001). Monroe TWP Utility Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Helmetta home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Helmetta 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 Helmetta 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 Helmetta Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.