New Jersey · population 7,170
Lead pipes in Milltown, NJ
59 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milltown (population 7,170) gets its water from Milltown W Dept. That system reported 54 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,465, with 615 more of unknown material.
2.4% of Milltown W Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for Milltown W Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 12 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 4 health-based for Milltown W Dept.
Water systems serving Milltown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milltown W DeptMain system | 54 | 5 | 615 | 2.4% |
| East Brunswick Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 0 | 159 | 1,420 | 0.9% |
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 Milltown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Milltown W 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
- New Brunswick370 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Park72 lead + galv. lines
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
- Helmetta6 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- Jamesburgno lead reported
- Metuchen2,562 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milltown, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Milltown W Dept, which serves Milltown, reported 54 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 615 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milltown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milltown in Milltown W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1212001). East Brunswick Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Milltown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Milltown W 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 Milltown 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 Milltown W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.