New Jersey · population 2,072
Lead pipes in Sussex, NJ
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sussex (population 2,072) gets its water from Sussex W Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 717, with 656 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Sussex 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 91%
- Non-lead 8.2%
Latest lead test for Sussex 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 16 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 4 health-based, 1 still open for Sussex W Dept.
Water systems serving Sussex
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex W DeptMain system | 0 | 2 | 656 | 0.3% |
| Veolia Water New Jerseywoodridge EstatesServes nearby areas | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% |
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 Sussex
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sussex 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
- Hamburg2 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin9 lead + galv. lines
- Ogdensburg841 unknown
- Hopatcong14 lead + galv. lines
- Ringwoodno lead reported
- Kinnelon3 lead + galv. lines
- Butlerno lead reported
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Sussex, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Sussex W Dept, which serves Sussex, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 656 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sussex?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sussex in Sussex W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1921001). Veolia Water New Jerseywoodridge Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sussex home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.