New Jersey · population 23,102
Lead pipes in Summit, NJ
2,471 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Summit (population 23,102) gets its water from NJ American Water - Short Hills. That system reported 1,231 lead and 1,240 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 82,334, with 28,098 more of unknown material.
3.0% of NJ American Water - Short Hills's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Short Hills (2026): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for NJ American Water - Short Hills.
Water systems serving Summit
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Short HillsMain system | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
| Chatham Water DeptServes nearby areas | 69 | 24 | 1,537 | 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 Summit
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Short Hills'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
- Chatham93 lead + galv. lines
- Mountainside6,019 lead + galv. lines
- New Providence2,471 lead + galv. lines
- Madison178 lead + galv. lines
- Florham Park18 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Kenilworth6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Garwood6,019 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Summit, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Short Hills, which serves Summit, reported 1,231 lead and 1,240 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,098 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Summit?
EPA's service area maps place most of Summit in NJ American Water - Short Hills's service area (PWSID NJ0712001). Chatham Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Summit home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Short Hills'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 Summit 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 NJ American Water - Short Hills whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.