New Jersey · population 15,470
Lead pipes in Metuchen, NJ
2,562 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Metuchen (population 15,470) gets its water from Middlesex Water Company. That system reported 3 lead and 2,559 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 62,200, with 568 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Middlesex Water Company'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.1%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Middlesex Water Company (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 7 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Middlesex Water Company.
Water systems serving Metuchen
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water CompanyMain system | 3 | 2,559 | 568 | 4.1% |
| Edison Water CoServes nearby areas | 0 | 23 | 9,503 | 0.2% |
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 Metuchen
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Middlesex Water Company'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 Plainfield6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Park72 lead + galv. lines
- Perth Amboy852 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- New Brunswick370 lead + galv. lines
- South Amboy2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Plainfield6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Rahway228 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Metuchen, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Middlesex Water Company, which serves Metuchen, reported 3 lead and 2,559 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 568 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Metuchen?
EPA's service area maps place most of Metuchen in Middlesex Water Company's service area (PWSID NJ1225001). Edison Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Metuchen home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Middlesex Water Company'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 Metuchen 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 Middlesex Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.