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Lead service lines in Brtidgewater, NJ

1 water utility serves Brtidgewater, with approximately 615,430 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
Known lead
9,906
Galvanized
0
Unknown
0
% unknown
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Lead Service Lines in Bridgewater, NJ

What you need to know

Bridgewater's water system serves about 615,430 people through NJ American Water – Raritan. The utility has identified 9,906 lead service lines in the system—pipes that connect homes to the main water supply.

A lead service line is a potential source of lead in drinking water, especially in homes built before the 1980s. Lead can leach into water when pipes corrode or when water is stagnant. Even small amounts matter: there is no safe level of lead exposure for children.

The good news: if you know your line is lead, you can take steps to reduce exposure. If you don't know, your utility can help you find out.

Does your home have a lead service line?

Most homes in Bridgewater built before 1980 could have a lead line, but not all do. Your water utility keeps records—either physical paperwork or a digital database—that shows what material your service line is made of.

NJ American Water – Raritan has documented 9,906 lead lines. If your address is on that list, your line is confirmed lead. If your address is not on the list, your line may be copper, plastic, or galvanized steel—or the utility may simply not have verified it yet.

What to do now

Contact your water utility directly to ask if your address has a confirmed lead service line. NJ American Water – Raritan can tell you in minutes.

If your line is lead:

  • Install a water filter certified to remove lead (NSF/ANSI Standard 53) on your kitchen tap and any other taps you use for drinking or cooking.
  • Run water for 30 seconds before using it, especially in the morning.
  • Use only cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches lead faster).
  • Flush water regularly from unused lines to prevent stagnation.

If you're unsure or your utility can't confirm:

  • Ask about testing your water for lead (it's often free or low-cost).
  • Don't panic—most homes with old lines have very low lead levels if water moves regularly through the pipes.

If you have young children or pregnant household members, talk to your pediatrician or OB/GYN about testing. The CDC provides guidance on lead exposure risks.

Next steps for residents

  • Contact NJ American Water – Raritan (PWS ID: NJ2004002) and ask if your service line is lead.
  • If yes, install a NSF 53-certified filter on your drinking and cooking taps.
  • Consider a free or low-cost water test through your utility.
  • Check the EPA's lead in drinking water guide for additional resources.

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