New Jersey · population 7,375
Lead pipes in Washington, NJ
85 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Washington (population 7,375) gets its water from NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford. That system reported 0 lead and 85 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,215, with 1,474 more of unknown material.
1.6% of NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford'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) 1.6%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 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 - Washington/Oxford.
Water systems serving Washington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Washington/OxfordMain system | 0 | 85 | 1,474 | 1.6% |
| Highlander Hills EstatesServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
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 Washington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford'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
- Hampton5 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Gardnerno lead reported
- Belvidere8 lead + galv. lines
- High Bridge1,501 unknown
- Califon10 lead + galv. lines
- Hackettstownno lead reported
- Phillipsburg333 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanon104 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Washington, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford, which serves Washington, reported 0 lead and 85 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,474 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Washington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Washington in NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford's service area (PWSID NJ2121001). Highlander Hills Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Washington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford'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 Washington 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 - Washington/Oxford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.