New Jersey · population 26,701
Lead pipes in Ridgewood, NJ
1,442 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ridgewood (population 26,701) gets its water from Ridgewood Water. That system reported 252 lead and 1,190 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,376, with 428 more of unknown material.
7.1% of Ridgewood Water's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 2.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Ridgewood Water (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based, 1 still open for Ridgewood Water.
Water systems serving Ridgewood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood WaterMain system | 252 | 1,190 | 428 | 7.1% |
| Ho Ho Kus Water DeptServes nearby areas | 16 | 13 | 1,034 | 1.9% |
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 Ridgewood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ridgewood Water'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
- Ho-Ho-Kus29 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Rock1,442 lead + galv. lines
- Midland Park1,442 lead + galv. lines
- Waldwick43 lead + galv. lines
- Hawthorne1,513 lead + galv. lines
- Saddle River11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Fair Lawn8 lead + galv. lines
- Paramus11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ridgewood, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Ridgewood Water, which serves Ridgewood, reported 252 lead and 1,190 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 428 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ridgewood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ridgewood in Ridgewood Water's service area (PWSID NJ0251001). Ho Ho Kus Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ridgewood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ridgewood Water'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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.