Lead pipes in Union County, New Jersey

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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 Union County

• Elizabeth (NJ American Water): No direct cost (LSLR charge on all bills).
• Liberty system (Elizabeth area) (NJ American Water): No direct cost (LSLR charge on all bills).

Every Union 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.

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Union County, NJ?

Water systems based in Union County reported 592 lead service lines, 5,987 galvanized lines that need replacing and 83,398 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Elizabeth (NJ American Water) has the most, with 6,019 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Union 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 2 Union County utilities, 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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