New Jersey · population 12,060
Lead pipes in Wallington, NJ
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wallington (population 12,060) gets its water from Wallington Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,468, with 1,009 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Wallington Water 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 41%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Wallington Water Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.8 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 Wallington Water Dept.
Water systems serving Wallington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Water DeptMain system | 0 | 8 | 1,009 | 0.3% |
| Passaic Valley Water CommissionServes nearby areas | 140 | 72 | 698 | 0.4% |
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 Wallington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wallington Water 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
- Wood-Ridge11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Passaic212 lead + galv. lines
- Hasbrouck Heights11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Garfield284 lead + galv. lines
- Lodi63 lead + galv. lines
- Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
- Moonachie11,883 lead + galv. lines
- East Rutherford11,883 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wallington, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Wallington Water Dept, which serves Wallington, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,009 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wallington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wallington in Wallington Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0265001). Passaic Valley Water Commission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wallington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wallington Water 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 Wallington 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 Wallington Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.