New Jersey · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Warren County, NJ
12 community water systems serving Warren County reported 1,237 lead and 1,719 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,317 of unknown material. The most are in NJ American Water - Short Hills.
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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Warren County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Short HillsBedminster Twp. | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
| Aqua NJ - PhillipsburgPhillipsburg Town | 2 | 331 | 402 | 2.9% |
| NJ American Water - Washington/OxfordWashington Boro | 0 | 85 | 1,474 | 1.6% |
| Township of Blairstown DPWBlairstown Twp. | 4 | 16 | 59 | 9.3% |
| Aqua NJ - Warren GlenPohatcong Twp. | 0 | 18 | 19 | 23% |
| NJ American Water - BelvidereBelvidere Town | 0 | 8 | 151 | 0.6% |
| Alpha Municipal Water WorksAlpha Boro | 0 | 8 | 32 | 0.8% |
| Aqua NJ - BrainardsHarmony Twp. | 0 | 8 | 18 | 15% |
| Aqua NJ - RiegelsvillePohatcong Twp. | 0 | 5 | 8 | 21% |
| Highlander Hills EstatesOxford Twp. | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| Hackettstown MuaHackettstown Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Allamuchy TWP Water & SewerAllamuchy 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 Warren County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Warren County reported 1,237 lead and 1,719 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,317 of unknown material.
Which Warren County water systems have the most lead lines?
NJ American Water - Short Hills (2,471), Aqua NJ - Phillipsburg (333), NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford (85).
How do I check my home in Warren 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.