New Jersey · population 5,869
Lead pipes in Jamesburg, NJ
No lead lines reported
Most of Jamesburg (population 5,869) gets its water from Monroe TWP Utility Department, which reported 16,835 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Monroe TWP Utility Department'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Monroe TWP Utility Department (2026): 1.3 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 Monroe TWP Utility Department.
Water systems serving Jamesburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe TWP Utility DepartmentMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Helmetta Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.7% |
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 Jamesburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Monroe TWP Utility Department'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
- Helmetta6 lead + galv. lines
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
- Englishtown346 unknown
- Milltown59 lead + galv. lines
- Hightstown697 unknown
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- New Brunswick370 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jamesburg, NJ have lead pipes?
Monroe TWP Utility Department, which serves Jamesburg, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Jamesburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jamesburg in Monroe TWP Utility Department's service area (PWSID NJ1213002). Helmetta Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jamesburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Monroe TWP Utility Department'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 Jamesburg 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 Monroe TWP Utility Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.