New Jersey · population 9,663
Lead pipes in Montvale, NJ
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Montvale (population 9,663) gets its water from Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95. That system reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 252, with 30 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95 (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.4 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 Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95.
Water systems serving Montvale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95Main system | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0.8% |
| Park Ridge Water DeptServes nearby areas | 38 | 18 | 4,661 | 1.1% |
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 Montvale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95'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
- Park Ridge56 lead + galv. lines
- Woodcliff Lake56 lead + galv. lines
- Upper Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsdale11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Old Tappan11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Ho-Ho-Kus29 lead + galv. lines
- Westwood11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Montvale, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95, which serves Montvale, reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Montvale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Montvale in Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95's service area (PWSID NJ0236001). Park Ridge Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Montvale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95'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 Montvale 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 Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.