New Jersey · population 16,392
Lead pipes in South River, NJ
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South River (population 16,392) gets its water from South River W Dept. That system reported 7 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,234, with 3,444 more of unknown material.
0.4% of South River 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 66%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for South River W Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 9 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based, 1 still open for South River W Dept.
Water systems serving South River
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River W DeptMain system | 7 | 16 | 3,444 | 0.4% |
| Sayreville W DeptServes nearby areas | 109 | 88 | 6,141 | 1.3% |
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 South River
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South River 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
- Milltown59 lead + galv. lines
- Sayreville197 lead + galv. lines
- Spotswood53 lead + galv. lines
- New Brunswick370 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Park72 lead + galv. lines
- Helmetta6 lead + galv. lines
- South Amboy2,562 lead + galv. lines
- Metuchen2,562 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does South River, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. South River W Dept, which serves South River, reported 7 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,444 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South River?
EPA's service area maps place most of South River in South River W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1223001). Sayreville W Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South River home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South River 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 South River 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 South River W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.