Lead Pipe Map

New Jersey · 22 community water systems

Lead pipes in Passaic County, NJ

22 community water systems serving Passaic County reported 1,383 lead and 2,936 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,769 of unknown material. The most are in NJ American Water - Short Hills.

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%).

1,383Lead
2,936Galvanized, replace
35,769Unknown
152,211Non-lead

Water systems serving Passaic County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
NJ American Water - Short HillsBedminster Twp.1,2311,24028,0983.0%217,230
Hawthorne Water DepartmentFair Lawn Boro01,51397023%19,458
Passaic Valley Water CommissionLittle Falls Twp.140726980.4%310,483
Manchester Utilities AuthorityHaledon Boro8522,6401.9%12,000
NJ American Water - Little FallsLittle Falls Twp.4471,3151.1%11,247
Veolia Water New Jersey - AwostingWest Milford Twp.01005.1%633
Veolia Water New Jersey - Birch HillWest Milford Twp.0131.8%180
Township of WayneWayne Twp.010<0.1%55,000
Bloomingdale Water DeptBloomingdale Boro009120%7,742
Woodland Park Water DepartmentWoodland Park Boro006380%6,000
Wanaque W Dept.Ringwood Boro004280%10,266
Wonder Lake Properties IWest Milford Twp.00370%105
Passaic Valley W C High CrestWest Milford Twp.00240%1,132
Pvwc-PostbrookWest Milford Twp.0030%458
Veolia Water NJ Greenbrook EstatesWest Milford Twp.0020%600
Veolia Water Nj-Bald Eagle VillageWest Milford Twp.0010%1,258
Pompton Lakes MuaPompton Lakes Boro0000%11,435
Totowa W DeptTotowa Boro0000%10,804
Ringwood Water DepartmentRingwood Boro0000%9,327
Butler Water DeptBloomingdale Boro0000%7,630
Veolia Water NJ - Olde Milford EstWest Milford Twp.0000%1,577
Veolia Water NJ Bald Eagle CommonsWest Milford Twp.0000%1,444

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Passaic County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Passaic County reported 1,383 lead and 2,936 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,769 of unknown material.

Which Passaic County water systems have the most lead lines?

NJ American Water - Short Hills (2,471), Hawthorne Water Department (1,513), Passaic Valley Water Commission (212).

How do I check my home in Passaic 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.