New Jersey · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Union County, NJ
5 community water systems serving Union County reported 1,823 lead and 7,227 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 111,496 of unknown material. The most are in NJ American Water - Raritan.
2.7% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Union County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - RaritanElizabeth City- 2004 | 429 | 5,590 | 76,716 | 2.7% |
| NJ American Water - Short HillsBedminster Twp. | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
| NJ American Water - LibertyElizabeth City- 2004 | 112 | 220 | 6,681 | 1.7% |
| Rahway Water DepartmentRahway City | 51 | 177 | 1 | 2.8% |
| Winfield Mutual HousingWinfield 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 Union County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Union County reported 1,823 lead and 7,227 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 111,496 of unknown material.
Which Union County water systems have the most lead lines?
NJ American Water - Raritan (6,019), NJ American Water - Short Hills (2,471), NJ American Water - Liberty (332).
How do I check my home in Union 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.