New Jersey · population 59,149
Lead pipes in Hoboken, NJ
105 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hoboken (population 59,149) gets its water from Hoboken Water Utility. That system reported 102 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,214, with 2,786 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Hoboken Water Utility'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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Hoboken Water Utility (2026): 5.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Hoboken Water Utility.
Water systems serving Hoboken
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken Water UtilityMain system | 102 | 3 | 2,786 | 2.0% |
| Jersey City MuaServes nearby areas | 1,755 | 13 | 21,141 | 5.0% |
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 Hoboken
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hoboken Water Utility'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
- Union11,883 lead + galv. lines
- West New York11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Jersey1,768 lead + galv. lines
- Secaucus11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Guttenberg11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Kearny601 lead + galv. lines
- Fairview11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Cliffside Park11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hoboken, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Hoboken Water Utility, which serves Hoboken, reported 102 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,786 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hoboken?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hoboken in Hoboken Water Utility's service area (PWSID NJ0905001). Jersey City Mua also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hoboken home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hoboken Water Utility'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 Hoboken 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 Hoboken Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.