New Jersey · population 15,386
Lead pipes in Highland Park, NJ
72 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Highland Park (population 15,386) gets its water from Highland Park W Dept. That system reported 2 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,389, with 3 more of unknown material.
2.1% of Highland Park W 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Highland Park W Dept (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 0.6 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 Highland Park W Dept.
Water systems serving Highland Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park W DeptMain system | 2 | 70 | 3 | 2.1% |
| Edison Water CoServes nearby areas | 0 | 23 | 9,503 | 0.2% |
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 Highland Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Highland Park 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
- New Brunswick370 lead + galv. lines
- Milltown59 lead + galv. lines
- Metuchen2,562 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- South Plainfield6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- Middlesex6,019 lead + galv. lines
- South Bound Brook6,019 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Highland Park, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Highland Park W Dept, which serves Highland Park, reported 2 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Highland Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Highland Park in Highland Park W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1207001). Edison Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Highland Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.