New Jersey · population 47,165
Lead pipes in Sayreville, NJ
197 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sayreville (population 47,165) gets its water from Sayreville W Dept. That system reported 109 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,877, with 6,141 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Sayreville W 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for Sayreville W Dept (2026): 0.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 8 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Sayreville W Dept.
Water systems serving Sayreville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayreville W DeptMain system | 109 | 88 | 6,141 | 1.3% |
| Old Bridge MuaServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,528 | 0% |
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 Sayreville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sayreville W 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
- South Amboy2,562 lead + galv. lines
- South River23 lead + galv. lines
- Perth Amboy852 lead + galv. lines
- Metuchen2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Matawan144 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Park72 lead + galv. lines
- Milltown59 lead + galv. lines
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sayreville, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Sayreville W Dept, which serves Sayreville, reported 109 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,141 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sayreville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sayreville in Sayreville W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1219001). Old Bridge Mua also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sayreville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sayreville W 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 Sayreville 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 Sayreville W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.