New Jersey · population 19,214
Lead pipes in Rutherford, NJ
11,883 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rutherford (population 19,214) gets its water from Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack. That system reported 11,567 lead and 316 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 206,397, with 4,126 more of unknown material.
5.8% of Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack'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 5.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 2.0%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack (2026): 5.8 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 health-based for Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack.
Water systems serving Rutherford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water New Jersey HackensackMain system | 11,567 | 316 | 4,126 | 5.8% |
| Lyndhurst Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 1,408 | 3 | 248 | 26% |
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 Rutherford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack'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
- East Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Wallington8 lead + galv. lines
- Wood-Ridge11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Carlstadt11,883 lead + galv. lines
- North Arlington68 lead + galv. lines
- Passaic212 lead + galv. lines
- Moonachie11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Secaucus11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rutherford, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack, which serves Rutherford, reported 11,567 lead and 316 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,126 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rutherford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rutherford in Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack's service area (PWSID NJ0238001). Lyndhurst Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rutherford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack'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 Rutherford 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 Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.