LEAD AND DRINKING WATER

At New Jersey American Water, providing safe, reliable water service is our top priority. Each year, New Jersey American Water invests millions of dollars in upgrading our water infrastructure to support our continued provision of safe and reliable water service to you. We employ a proactive, multi-faceted approach to manage the potential exposure to lead as part of its commitment to maintain high quality water and help protect the health and safety of its customers.

Below you can learn more about the layers of protection New Jersey American Water takes to reduce potential exposure. While the company regularly tests for lead in drinking water and works to keep lead levels below regulated levels through the use of corrosion inhibitors, we are committed to removing lead and lead/galvanized piping from service lines within the next ten years.

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

 

At New Jersey American Water, providing safe, reliable water service is our top priority. In July 2021, the state of New Jersey enacted legislation that requires all water providers to share with customers the material of the utility-owned and customer-owned service lines that lead to their property, notify customers with service lines that are lead or galvanized steel, and replace them within ten years.

To support this initiative, New Jersey American Water has created an interactive map below to help our customers learn or identify their service line material and the next steps they can take to support this initiative.

Please note if your service lines contain lead, it does not mean you cannot use water as you normally do. Your water continues to meet water quality standards. The company regularly tests for lead in drinking water and our water meets state and federal water quality regulations, including those set for lead. For added protection and to comply with the new legislation, we will be removing lead and lead/galvanized piping from service lines over time.

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Our Approach

 Learn more about the layers of protection our company takes to reduce potential exposure.

Assess & Reduce Exposure

Click here to learn how to assess and reduce your exposure to lead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for the most frequently asked questions around lead service line replacements.

Pipe Material Information

Here’s a quick guide to help you determine your service line material.

More Resources

Additional resources and videos about lead in drinking water and lead poisoning prevention.

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