New Jersey · population 57,487
Lead pipes in New Brunswick, NJ
370 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Brunswick (population 57,487) gets its water from New Brunswick W Dept. That system reported 2 lead and 368 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,967, with 2,481 more of unknown material.
4.6% of New Brunswick W Dept'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) 4.6%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for New Brunswick W Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 9 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for New Brunswick W Dept.
Water systems serving New Brunswick
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick W DeptMain system | 2 | 368 | 2,481 | 4.6% |
| Highland Park W DeptServes nearby areas | 2 | 70 | 3 | 2.1% |
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 New Brunswick
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Brunswick 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
- Highland Park72 lead + galv. lines
- Milltown59 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- Metuchen2,562 lead + galv. lines
- South Plainfield6,019 lead + galv. lines
- South Bound Brook6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- Middlesex6,019 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Brunswick, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. New Brunswick W Dept, which serves New Brunswick, reported 2 lead and 368 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,481 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Brunswick?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Brunswick in New Brunswick W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1214001). Highland Park W Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Brunswick home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.