New Jersey · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Essex County, NJ
20 community water systems serving Essex County reported 8,160 lead and 8,279 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 59,189 of unknown material. The most are in East Orange Water Commission.
7.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Essex County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Water CommissionEast Orange City | 1,969 | 6,000 | 0 | 82% |
| Belleville Water DeptBelleville Town | 4,411 | 0 | 0 | 59% |
| NJ American Water - Short HillsBedminster Twp. | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
| Montclair Water BureauMontclair Town | 130 | 276 | 387 | 3.7% |
| Bloomfield Water DepartmentBloomfield Town | 176 | 175 | 5,973 | 3.0% |
| Essex Fells Water DeptEssex Fells Boro | 0 | 264 | 114 | 35% |
| South Orange Water DepartmentSouth Orange Village | 82 | 78 | 3,753 | 3.5% |
| Glen Ridge Water DeptGlen Ridge Boro | 32 | 102 | 47 | 5.9% |
| Nutley Water DeptNutley Town | 92 | 18 | 2,092 | 1.3% |
| Verona Water DepartmentVerona Boro | 1 | 57 | 2,737 | 1.4% |
| Orange Water DeptOrange City | 22 | 27 | 4,392 | 1.0% |
| Livingston TWP Div of WaterLivingston Twp. | 0 | 27 | 8,224 | 0.2% |
| West Caldwell Water DepartmentWest Caldwell Boro | 0 | 12 | 659 | 0.3% |
| Cedar Grove Water DeptCedar Grove Twp. | 11 | 0 | 0 | 38% |
| North Caldwell - HilltopNorth Caldwell Boro | 3 | 1 | 74 | 1.1% |
| Roseland Water DeptRoseland Boro | 0 | 2 | 66 | <0.1% |
| Caldwell Water DeptCaldwell Boro | 0 | 0 | 2,161 | 0% |
| Newark Water DepartmentBelleville Town | 0 | 0 | 412 | 0% |
| Fairfield Water DeptFairfield Boro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Caldwell Water DepNorth Caldwell Boro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Essex County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Essex County reported 8,160 lead and 8,279 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 59,189 of unknown material.
Which Essex County water systems have the most lead lines?
East Orange Water Commission (7,969), Belleville Water Dept (4,411), NJ American Water - Short Hills (2,471).
How do I check my home in Essex County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.