New Jersey · population 30,763
Lead pipes in Rahway, NJ
228 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rahway (population 30,763) gets its water from Rahway Water Department. That system reported 51 lead and 177 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,083, with 1 more of unknown material.
2.8% of Rahway Water Department'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Rahway Water Department (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Rahway Water Department.
Water systems serving Rahway
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway Water DepartmentMain system | 51 | 177 | 1 | 2.8% |
| Middlesex Water CompanyServes nearby areas | 3 | 2,559 | 568 | 4.1% |
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 Rahway
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rahway Water Department'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
- Linden6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Carteret2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Roselle6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Garwood6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Roselle Park6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Kenilworth6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Fanwood6,019 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rahway, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Rahway Water Department, which serves Rahway, reported 51 lead and 177 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rahway?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rahway in Rahway Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ2013001). Middlesex Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rahway home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rahway Water Department'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 Rahway 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 Rahway Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.