New Jersey · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hunterdon County, NJ
14 community water systems serving Hunterdon County reported 1,232 lead and 1,520 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,843 of unknown material. The most are in NJ American Water - Short Hills.
2.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 65%
Water systems serving Hunterdon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Short HillsBedminster Twp. | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
| Clinton Water DeptClinton Town | 0 | 104 | 0 | 2.2% |
| Veolia Water New Jersey LambertvilleLambertville City | 0 | 48 | 0 | 2.5% |
| Flemington Water DepartmentFlemington Boro | 0 | 39 | 705 | 3.4% |
| Milford W DeptMilford Boro | 0 | 31 | 478 | 5.5% |
| NJ American Water - FrenchtownFrenchtown Boro | 0 | 24 | 12 | 4.4% |
| Aqua NJ - Riegel RidgeHolland Twp. | 0 | 13 | 10 | 5.4% |
| Aqua NJ - CalifonCalifon Boro | 0 | 10 | 18 | 2.2% |
| Washington TWP Mua-HagerTewksbury Twp. | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Hampton Borough Water DepartHampton Boro | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Rolling Hills Care CenterClinton Twp. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| High Bridge W DeptHigh Bridge Boro | 0 | 0 | 1,501 | 0% |
| Aqua NJ - BunnvaleLebanon Twp. | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Glen Gardner W DeptGlen Gardner 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 Hunterdon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hunterdon County reported 1,232 lead and 1,520 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,843 of unknown material.
Which Hunterdon County water systems have the most lead lines?
NJ American Water - Short Hills (2,471), Clinton Water Dept (104), Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville (48).
How do I check my home in Hunterdon 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.