New Jersey · population 4,342
Lead pipes in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
29 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ho-Ho-Kus (population 4,342) gets its water from Ho Ho Kus Water Dept. That system reported 16 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,540, with 1,034 more of unknown material.
1.9% of Ho Ho Kus 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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for Ho Ho Kus Water Dept (2026): 3.7 ppb 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 Ho Ho Kus Water Dept.
Water systems serving Ho-Ho-Kus
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Kus Water DeptMain system | 16 | 13 | 1,034 | 1.9% |
| Ridgewood WaterServes nearby areas | 252 | 1,190 | 428 | 7.1% |
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 Ho-Ho-Kus
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ho Ho Kus 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
- Ridgewood1,442 lead + galv. lines
- Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Waldwick43 lead + galv. lines
- Midland Park1,442 lead + galv. lines
- Woodcliff Lake56 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsdale11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Allendale81 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Rock1,442 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Ho Ho Kus Water Dept, which serves Ho-Ho-Kus, reported 16 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,034 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ho-Ho-Kus?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ho-Ho-Kus in Ho Ho Kus Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0228001). Ridgewood Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ho-Ho-Kus home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ho Ho Kus 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 Ho-Ho-Kus 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 Ho Ho Kus Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.