New Jersey · population 26,358
Lead pipes in Lodi, NJ
63 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lodi (population 26,358) gets its water from Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD. That system reported 29 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,944, with 1,640 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.9 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 Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD.
Water systems serving Lodi
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic Valley WC Lodi WDMain system | 29 | 34 | 1,640 | 1.3% |
| Veolia Water New Jersey HackensackServes nearby areas | 11,567 | 316 | 4,126 | 5.8% |
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 Lodi
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD'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
- Hasbrouck Heights11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Garfield284 lead + galv. lines
- Wood-Ridge11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Maywood11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Hackensack11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Wallington8 lead + galv. lines
- Elmwood Park231 lead + galv. lines
- Bogota11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lodi, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD, which serves Lodi, reported 29 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,640 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lodi?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lodi in Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD's service area (PWSID NJ0231001). Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lodi home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD'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 Lodi 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 Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.