New Jersey · population 11,064
Lead pipes in Totowa, NJ
No lead lines reported
Most of Totowa (population 11,064) gets its water from Totowa W Dept, which reported 3,900 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Totowa 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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Totowa W Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Totowa W Dept.
Water systems serving Totowa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totowa W DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| NJ American Water - Little FallsServes nearby areas | 4 | 47 | 1,315 | 1.1% |
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 Totowa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Totowa 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
- Woodland Park638 unknown
- Haledon60 lead + galv. lines
- Paterson212 lead + galv. lines
- North Caldwellno lead reported
- Prospect Park212 lead + galv. lines
- Clifton212 lead + galv. lines
- North Haledon60 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Park2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Totowa, NJ have lead pipes?
Totowa W Dept, which serves Totowa, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Totowa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Totowa in Totowa W Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1612001). NJ American Water - Little Falls also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Totowa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Totowa 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 Totowa 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 Totowa W Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.