Bedminster Twp., NJ · PWSID NJ0712001
NJ American Water - Short Hills lead service lines
2,471 lead or galvanized lines to replace
NJ American Water - Short Hills reported 1,231 lead and 1,240 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 82,334 in its inventory. That's about 1 in 33 lines. Another 28,098 (34%) are still listed as unknown material.
Ranks #12 of 240 New Jersey systems with confirmed lead lines, and #192 nationally.
3.0% of NJ American Water - Short Hills's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement. That's lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 63%
Total service lines reported: 82,334. Reported all required service line types. Population served: 217,230; 81,832 connections.
Lead test results
NJ American Water - Short Hills's most recent 90th-percentile lead result (2026) was 3 ppb, below both the 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level that takes effect in 2027. This means 90% of homes sampled were at or below that level; individual homes, especially those with lead lines, can be higher.
Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported to EPA, in parts per billion. Dashed lines: 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level from November 1, 2027.
Progress since 2025 Q1
Reported lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines went from 5,020 in 2025 Q1 to 2,471 in 2026 Q3: down 2,549 (51%). Lines of unknown material went from 46,604 to 28,098, down 18,506 (40%).
Quarterly counts reported to EPA. A drop usually means lines were replaced or confirmed non-lead; a rise usually means more lines were identified. Replacement progress rankings.
Lead rule violations
EPA's data lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations for NJ American Water - Short Hills since 2015. That covers testing, reporting, corrosion control and public notice requirements; it isn't a guarantee about any individual home.
Source: EPA SDWIS violation records for the Lead and Copper Rule.
Where the water comes from
NJ American Water - Short Hills's main water source is surface water (rivers, lakes or reservoirs). It buys treated water from Passaic Valley Water Commission, NJ American Water - Raritan, Montclair Water Bureau, Morris County Mua, East Hanover TWP Water Dept. The seller treats the water, including corrosion control that keeps lead from dissolving out of pipes, while NJ American Water - Short Hills is responsible for its own service line inventory and replacement program. It sells water to 7 other water systems: Essex Fells Water Dept, Livingston TWP Div of Water, Orange Water Dept, South Orange Water Department, East Hanover TWP Water Dept, Southeast Morris County Mua, NJ American Water - Raritan.
Source: EPA SDWIS water system and facility records.
Check your own address
These counts cover the whole system. To see whether your line is lead, use the utility's address-level inventory. Utilities had to prepare one by October 16, 2024 and make it publicly accessible; systems serving more than 50,000 people must post it online.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test on the pipe where water enters your home.
Protect your drinking water now
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, filter water for drinking, cooking and baby formula. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead. Run cold water for a few minutes after it sits for hours, and never use hot tap water for cooking.
How to pick a lead-certified filter · How to test your water for lead
Getting the line replaced
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask NJ American Water - Short Hills whether it replaces the private side for free or with a cost share before you hire anyone. If you want it done sooner, or your utility doesn't cover your side, a licensed plumber can quote it. What replacement costs.
County pages: Lead pipes in Essex County · Lead pipes in Union County · Lead pipes in Hunterdon County · Lead pipes in Morris County · Lead pipes in Passaic County · Lead pipes in Somerset County · Lead pipes in Warren County
Cities served
ZIP codes served
ZIP codes whose center falls inside NJ American Water - Short Hills's mapped service area (EPA service area boundaries). Neighboring utilities may serve parts of the same ZIP.
0704007041070520707807081071110790107920079220792807933079350793907945079460797407980
Other water systems nearby
| System | Lead + galv. | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| East Orange Water Commission | 7,969 | 0 |
| Bloomfield Water Department | 351 | 5,973 |
| Montclair Water Bureau | 406 | 387 |
| Belleville Water Dept | 4,411 | 0 |
| Nutley Water Dept | 110 | 2,092 |
| South Orange Water Department | 160 | 3,753 |
| Glen Ridge Water Dept | 134 | 47 |
| Essex Fells Water Dept | 264 | 114 |
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Questions
Does NJ American Water - Short Hills have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Short Hills reported 1,231 lead service lines and 1,240 galvanized lines that must be replaced, out of 82,334 total. 28,098 more are of unknown material.
How do I check if my home's service line is lead?
Look up your address on NJ American Water - Short Hills's official service line inventory, which utilities must make publicly available. You can also scratch the pipe where it enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and does not attract a magnet.
When will NJ American Water - Short Hills replace lead service lines?
Under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, most systems must replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037, starting from November 1, 2027. The rule is being challenged in court, so dates could change. Many utilities run free or cost-share programs now.
Has NJ American Water - Short Hills had lead violations?
EPA's data shows no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for NJ American Water - Short Hills.
Which water filters remove lead?
Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction, or NSF/ANSI 58 for reverse osmosis. Check the certification on NSF's listings, not just the box.
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Citation: Lead Pipe Map, "NJ American Water - Short Hills lead service lines," https://leadpipemap.com/nj/nj-american-water-short-hills/. Source: EPA SDWIS service line inventory, 2026 Q3. Download the full dataset on the data page.