New Jersey · population 40,866
Lead pipes in Kearny, NJ
601 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kearny (population 40,866) gets its water from Kearny Water Department. That system reported 570 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,941, with 6,614 more of unknown material.
7.6% of Kearny Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 7.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 9.1%
Latest lead test for Kearny Water Department (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.3 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, 1 health-based for Kearny Water Department.
Water systems serving Kearny
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Water DepartmentMain system | 570 | 31 | 6,614 | 7.6% |
| Newark Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 412 | 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 Kearny
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kearny Water 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
- Harrison776 lead + galv. lines
- East Newark23 lead + galv. lines
- North Arlington68 lead + galv. lines
- Newark412 unknown
- Secaucus11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Jersey1,768 lead + galv. lines
- East Orange7,969 lead + galv. lines
- Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kearny, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Kearny Water Department, which serves Kearny, reported 570 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,614 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kearny?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kearny in Kearny Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ0907001). Newark Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kearny home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kearny Water 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 Kearny 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 Kearny Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.