New Jersey · population 9,739
Lead pipes in Matawan, NJ
144 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Matawan (population 9,739) gets its water from Matawan Borough Water de. That system reported 140 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,859, with 454 more of unknown material.
5.0% of Matawan Borough Water de'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 16%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Matawan Borough Water de (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Matawan Borough Water de.
Water systems serving Matawan
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matawan Borough Water deMain system | 140 | 4 | 454 | 5.0% |
| Aberdeen- High School/Oakshade AreaServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Matawan
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Matawan Borough Water de'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
- South Amboy2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- Perth Amboy852 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
- Red Bank438 lead + galv. lines
- Helmetta6 lead + galv. lines
- Englishtown346 unknown
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Questions
Does Matawan, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Matawan Borough Water de, which serves Matawan, reported 140 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 454 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Matawan?
EPA's service area maps place most of Matawan in Matawan Borough Water de's service area (PWSID NJ1329001). Aberdeen- High School/Oakshade Area also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Matawan home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Matawan Borough Water de'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 Matawan 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 Matawan Borough Water de whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.