New Jersey · population 6,651
Lead pipes in Rockaway, NJ
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rockaway (population 6,651) gets its water from Rockaway Boro Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,949, with 171 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Rockaway Boro 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 5.8%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Rockaway Boro Water Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 4.1 ppb 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, 1 still open for Rockaway Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Rockaway
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boro Water DeptMain system | 0 | 6 | 171 | 0.2% |
| Denville TWP Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 195 | 4,871 | 3.3% |
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 Rockaway
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rockaway Boro 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
- Victory Gardens314 lead + galv. lines
- Dover314 lead + galv. lines
- Wharton150 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Lakes688 lead + galv. lines
- Morris Plains769 lead + galv. lines
- Boonton118 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
- Morristown769 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rockaway, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Rockaway Boro Water Dept, which serves Rockaway, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 171 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rockaway?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rockaway in Rockaway Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1434001). Denville TWP Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rockaway home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rockaway Boro 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 Rockaway 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 Rockaway Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.