New Jersey · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Somerset County, NJ
3 community water systems serving Somerset County reported 1,231 lead and 1,249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,098 of unknown material. The most are in NJ American Water - Short Hills.
2.1% 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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Somerset County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Short HillsBedminster Twp. | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
| Franklin Township Dept of Public WorksFranklin Twp. | 0 | 8 | 0 | <0.1% |
| South Brunswick TWP W DiFranklin Twp. | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Somerset County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Somerset County reported 1,231 lead and 1,249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,098 of unknown material.
Which Somerset County water systems have the most lead lines?
NJ American Water - Short Hills (2,471), Franklin Township Dept of Public Works (8), South Brunswick TWP W Di (1).
How do I check my home in Somerset 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.