Sparta Twp., NJ · PWSID NJ1918003
Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands lead service lines
No lead lines reported
Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands reported 565 service lines and no lead, galvanized-requiring-replacement or unknown lines. That's good news for the service line. Older homes can still have lead solder or brass fixtures inside, so testing is the only sure check.
0% of Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement. That's lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Total service lines reported: 565. Reported all required service line types. Population served: 1,618; 558 connections.
Lead test results
Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands's most recent 90th-percentile lead result (Jan 2026–Jun 2026) was 2.7 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.
Lead rule violations
EPA's data lists 7 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands. Health-based violations are treatment failures, such as corrosion control or public education; the rest are missed monitoring or reporting.
| Began | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Lead consumer notice not delivered or reported | Returned to compliance |
| Jul 2023 | Missed follow-up or routine lead and copper tap sampling | Open |
| Sep 2022 | Lead consumer notice not delivered or reported | Returned to compliance |
| Apr 2022 | Lead consumer notice not delivered or reported | Open |
| Sep 2020 | Lead consumer notice not delivered or reported | Returned to compliance |
| Jan 2020 | Missed follow-up or routine lead and copper tap sampling | Returned to compliance |
| Apr 2019 | Lead consumer notice not delivered or reported | Returned to compliance |
Source: EPA SDWIS violation records for the Lead and Copper Rule.
Where the water comes from
Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands's main water source is groundwater (wells). It sells water to 1 other water system: Sparta TWP WTR - Sunset.
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 Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands 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 Sussex County
Other water systems nearby
| System | Lead + galv. | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Water & Sewer Utility | 2 | 2,135 |
| Hopatcong Water Dept | 14 | 1,624 |
| Franklin BD of Public Works | 9 | 695 |
| Stanhope W Dept | 17 | 137 |
| Hamburg Board of Public | 2 | 357 |
| Sussex W Dept | 2 | 656 |
| Andover Boro Water Dept | 8 | 0 |
| Veolia Water NJ Grandview Estates | 3 | 1 |
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Questions
Does Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands have lead pipes?
Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands reported no lead, galvanized-requiring-replacement or unknown service lines among 565 lines.
How do I check if my home's service line is lead?
Look up your address on Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands'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 Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands 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 Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands had lead violations?
EPA's data shows 7 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands.
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, "Sparta TWP Water Utility -- Highlands lead service lines," https://leadpipemap.com/nj/sparta-twp-water-utility-highlands/. Source: EPA SDWIS service line inventory, 2026 Q3. Download the full dataset on the data page.