New Jersey · population 16,694
Lead pipes in North Arlington, NJ
68 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Arlington (population 16,694) gets its water from Pvwc-North Arlington. That system reported 62 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,137, with 2,193 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Pvwc-North Arlington'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 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Pvwc-North Arlington (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 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 Pvwc-North Arlington.
Water systems serving North Arlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pvwc-North ArlingtonMain system | 62 | 6 | 2,193 | 1.6% |
| Kearny Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 570 | 31 | 6,614 | 7.6% |
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 North Arlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pvwc-North Arlington'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
- Kearny601 lead + galv. lines
- Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
- East Newark23 lead + galv. lines
- East Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Secaucus11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Harrison776 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Ridge134 lead + galv. lines
- Carlstadt11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Arlington, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Pvwc-North Arlington, which serves North Arlington, reported 62 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,193 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Arlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Arlington in Pvwc-North Arlington's service area (PWSID NJ0239001). Kearny Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Arlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pvwc-North Arlington'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 North Arlington 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 Pvwc-North Arlington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.