New Jersey · population 9,634
Lead pipes in Park Ridge, NJ
56 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Park Ridge (population 9,634) gets its water from Park Ridge Water Dept. That system reported 38 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,191, with 4,661 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Park Ridge Water Dept'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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 90%
- Non-lead 9.1%
Latest lead test for Park Ridge Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.4 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 Park Ridge Water Dept.
Water systems serving Park Ridge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge Water DeptMain system | 38 | 18 | 4,661 | 1.1% |
| Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95Serves nearby areas | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0.8% |
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 Park Ridge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Park Ridge Water 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
- Woodcliff Lake56 lead + galv. lines
- Montvale2 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsdale11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Old Tappan11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Westwood11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Upper Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Ho-Ho-Kus29 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Park Ridge, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Park Ridge Water Dept, which serves Park Ridge, reported 38 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,661 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Park Ridge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Park Ridge in Park Ridge Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0247001). Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Park Ridge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Park Ridge Water 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.