New Jersey · population 302,824
Lead pipes in Jersey, NJ
1,768 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jersey (population 302,824) gets its water from Jersey City Mua. That system reported 1,755 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 35,481, with 21,141 more of unknown material.
5.0% of Jersey City Mua's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.9%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Jersey City Mua (2026): 7.8 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 Jersey City Mua.
Water systems serving Jersey
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City MuaMain system | 1,755 | 13 | 21,141 | 5.0% |
| Hoboken Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 102 | 3 | 2,786 | 2.0% |
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 Jersey
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jersey City Mua'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
- Hoboken105 lead + galv. lines
- Kearny601 lead + galv. lines
- Union11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Secaucus11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Harrison776 lead + galv. lines
- Newark412 unknown
- East Newark23 lead + galv. lines
- West New York11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jersey, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Jersey City Mua, which serves Jersey, reported 1,755 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21,141 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jersey?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jersey in Jersey City Mua's service area (PWSID NJ0906001). Hoboken Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jersey home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jersey City Mua'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 Jersey 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 Jersey City Mua whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.