New Jersey · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hudson County, NJ
7 community water systems serving Hudson County reported 17,077 lead and 486 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42,307 of unknown material. The most are in Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack.
6.5% 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 6.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Hudson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water New Jersey HackensackAlpine Boro | 11,567 | 316 | 4,126 | 5.8% |
| City of BayonneBayonne City | 2,284 | 123 | 7,604 | 20% |
| Jersey City MuaJersey City | 1,755 | 13 | 21,141 | 5.0% |
| Harrison W DeptHarrison Town | 776 | 0 | 0 | 36% |
| Kearny Water DepartmentKearny Town | 570 | 31 | 6,614 | 7.6% |
| Hoboken Water UtilityHoboken City | 102 | 3 | 2,786 | 2.0% |
| East Newark W DeptEast Newark Boro | 23 | 0 | 36 | 6.3% |
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 Hudson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hudson County reported 17,077 lead and 486 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42,307 of unknown material.
Which Hudson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack (11,883), City of Bayonne (2,407), Jersey City Mua (1,768).
How do I check my home in Hudson 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.