New Jersey · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Middlesex County, NJ
16 community water systems serving Middlesex County reported 334 lead and 4,194 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 41,492 of unknown material. The most are in Middlesex Water Company.
2.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Middlesex County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water CompanyWoodbridge Twp. | 3 | 2,559 | 568 | 4.1% |
| Perth Amboy Water DepartmentPerth Amboy City- | 0 | 852 | 4,460 | 9.8% |
| New Brunswick W DeptNew Brunswick City | 2 | 368 | 2,481 | 4.6% |
| Sayreville W DeptSayreville Boro | 109 | 88 | 6,141 | 1.3% |
| East Brunswick Water UtilityEast Brunswick Twp. | 0 | 159 | 1,420 | 0.9% |
| Matawan Borough Water deAberdeen Twp | 140 | 4 | 454 | 5.0% |
| Highland Park W DeptHighland Park Boro | 2 | 70 | 3 | 2.1% |
| Milltown W DeptEast Brunswick Twp. | 54 | 5 | 615 | 2.4% |
| Spotswood W DeptSpotswood Boro | 10 | 43 | 2,808 | 1.9% |
| Edison Water CoEdison Twp. | 0 | 23 | 9,503 | 0.2% |
| South River W DeptSouth River Boro | 7 | 16 | 3,444 | 0.4% |
| North Brunswick W DeptNorth Brunswick Twp. | 7 | 0 | 8,064 | <0.1% |
| Helmetta Water DeptHelmetta Boro | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.7% |
| South Brunswick TWP W DiFranklin Twp. | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Old Bridge MuaOld Bridge Twp. | 0 | 0 | 1,528 | 0% |
| Monroe TWP Utility DepartmentMonroe Twp. | 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 Middlesex County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Middlesex County reported 334 lead and 4,194 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 41,492 of unknown material.
Which Middlesex County water systems have the most lead lines?
Middlesex Water Company (2,562), Perth Amboy Water Department (852), New Brunswick W Dept (370).
How do I check my home in Middlesex 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.