Lead pipes in Middlesex County, New Jersey
How many lead pipes are in Middlesex County, NJ?
Water systems based in Middlesex County reported 334 lead service lines, 4,194 galvanized lines that need replacing and 41,492 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Woodbridge & Edison area (Middlesex Water) has the most, with 2,562 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 Middlesex County
- Woodbridge & Edison area (Middlesex Water): No direct cost to qualifying customers.
Every Middlesex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge & Edison area (Middlesex Water) Middlesex Water Company | 3 | 2,559 | 568 | Free, utility schedules |
| Perth Amboy City- Perth Amboy Water Department | 0 | 852 | 4,460 | Not confirmed |
| New Brunswick New Brunswick W Dept | 2 | 368 | 2,481 | Not confirmed |
| Sayreville Sayreville W Dept | 109 | 88 | 6,141 | Not confirmed |
| East Brunswick East Brunswick Water Utility | 0 | 159 | 1,420 | Not confirmed |
| Matawan Borough Water De Matawan Borough Water de | 140 | 4 | 454 | Not confirmed |
| Highland Park Highland Park W Dept | 2 | 70 | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Milltown W Dept Milltown W Dept | 54 | 5 | 615 | Not confirmed |
| Spotswood Spotswood W Dept | 10 | 43 | 2,808 | Not confirmed |
| Edison Edison Water Co | 0 | 23 | 9,503 | Not confirmed |
| South River South River W Dept | 7 | 16 | 3,444 | Not confirmed |
| North Brunswick North Brunswick W Dept | 7 | 0 | 8,064 | Not confirmed |
| Helmetta Helmetta Water Dept | 0 | 6 | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Franklin South Brunswick TWP W Di | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Old Bridge Old Bridge Mua | 0 | 0 | 1,528 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Middlesex County, NJ?
Water systems based in Middlesex County reported 334 lead service lines, 4,194 galvanized lines that need replacing and 41,492 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Woodbridge & Edison area (Middlesex Water) has the most, with 2,562 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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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