New Jersey · population 16,555
Lead pipes in Madison, NJ
178 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Madison (population 16,555) gets its water from Madison Water Dept. That system reported 3 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,790, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.7% of Madison Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Madison Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.6 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 Madison Water Dept.
Water systems serving Madison
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Water DeptMain system | 3 | 175 | 0 | 3.7% |
| NJ American Water - Short HillsServes nearby areas | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
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 Madison
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Madison Water Dept'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
- Florham Park18 lead + galv. lines
- Chatham93 lead + galv. lines
- Summit2,471 lead + galv. lines
- Morristown769 lead + galv. lines
- New Providence2,471 lead + galv. lines
- Mountainside6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Morris Plains769 lead + galv. lines
- Roseland2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Madison, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Madison Water Dept, which serves Madison, reported 3 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Madison?
EPA's service area maps place most of Madison in Madison Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1417001). NJ American Water - Short Hills also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Madison home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Madison Water Dept'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 Madison 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 Madison Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.