Lead pipes in Bergen County, New Jersey
How many lead pipes are in Bergen County, NJ?
Water systems based in Bergen County reported 13,660 lead service lines, 3,841 galvanized lines that need replacing and 28,293 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Bergen & Hudson County (Veolia) has the most, with 11,883 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
Who pays in New Jersey
New Jersey requires water systems to replace all lead service lines, and galvanized lines that need it, within ten years of the 2021 law, so by 2031. Investor-owned utilities recover the cost of the owner side through rates; New Jersey American Water and Veolia replace customer lines at no direct cost and add a small charge to every bill. Many municipal systems, such as Newark, Trenton and Passaic Valley, also replace at no cost to the owner.
Confirmed programs in Bergen County
- Bergen & Hudson County (Veolia): Free (opt-in form).
Every Bergen County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen & Hudson County (Veolia) Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack | 11,567 | 316 | 4,126 | Free replacement |
| Fair Lawn Hawthorne Water Department | 0 | 1,513 | 970 | Not confirmed |
| Ridgewood Ridgewood Water | 252 | 1,190 | 428 | Not confirmed |
| Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Water Department | 1,408 | 3 | 248 | Not confirmed |
| Ramsey Ramsey Water Dept | 2 | 326 | 187 | Not confirmed |
| Garfield Garfield Water Department | 272 | 12 | 2,079 | Not confirmed |
| Elmwood Park Elmwood Park Water Dept | 1 | 230 | 4,555 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Water NJ Allendale Veolia Water NJ Allendale Water System | 4 | 77 | 350 | Not confirmed |
| North Arlington Pvwc-North Arlington | 62 | 6 | 2,193 | Not confirmed |
| Lodi Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD | 29 | 34 | 1,640 | Not confirmed |
| Park Ridge Park Ridge Water Dept | 38 | 18 | 4,661 | Not confirmed |
| Saddle Brook Saddle Brook Water Dept | 7 | 42 | 406 | Not confirmed |
| Waldwick Waldwick Water Dept | 0 | 43 | 2,191 | Not confirmed |
| Hohokus Ho Ho Kus Water Dept | 16 | 13 | 1,034 | Not confirmed |
| Fair Lawn Fair Lawn Water Dept | 1 | 7 | 2,070 | Not confirmed |
| Wallington Wallington Water Dept | 0 | 8 | 1,009 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95 Veolia Water New Jersey Montvale Pd95 | 1 | 1 | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Water New Jersey Franklin Lakes Veolia Water New Jersey Franklin Lakes | 0 | 1 | 116 | Not confirmed |
| Mahwah Mahwah Water Department | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Bergen County, NJ?
Water systems based in Bergen County reported 13,660 lead service lines, 3,841 galvanized lines that need replacing and 28,293 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Bergen & Hudson County (Veolia) has the most, with 11,883 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Bergen County?
It depends on your water utility. New Jersey requires water systems to replace all lead service lines, and galvanized lines that need it, within ten years of the 2021 law, so by 2031. We have confirmed programs for 1 Bergen County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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