Lead Service Line Inventory for OLD BRIDGE MUA

What is a lead service line?

A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home's water line to the public water main under the street. If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a chance your service line is made of lead. When lead pipes corrode, they can release lead into your drinking water—especially if the water is acidic or sits in pipes for hours.

What does OLD BRIDGE MUA know about lead service lines?

OLD BRIDGE MUA serves approximately 68,000 people in New Jersey. The utility has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system. This means they don't yet have a comprehensive list of which homes have lead pipes and which don't.

Current status:

• Lead service lines confirmed: 0
• Inventory completeness: Not yet started or in progress

The utility is required by federal law to identify and map all lead service lines by October 2024 under the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Once that work is finished, the information will be posted here and on the utility's website.

When will the inventory be ready?

Federal deadlines require water systems to complete lead service line inventories by late 2024. OLD BRIDGE MUA has not yet published their timeline or inventory results. You can contact them directly to ask about their progress and to find out whether your specific address has been assessed.

What should you do if you think you have a lead service line?

Even without knowing for certain, you can take steps to reduce exposure:

• Get your water tested. Contact OLD BRIDGE MUA to request a free or low-cost test. Results will tell you if lead is actually present in your tap water.
• Use cold water for drinking and cooking. Lead dissolves more easily in hot water.
• Run the tap for 30 seconds before using water if it hasn't been used for several hours.
• Check your home's records. If you own an older home, look for original plumbing diagrams or ask your utility about the service line material on file.

If you have young children or are pregnant, the CDC recommends testing your water. Pediatricians can also provide guidance on lead exposure risks.

Next steps for residents

• Contact OLD BRIDGE MUA at 732-721-8500 (or find their contact info on their website) to ask about your service line status and request a water test.
• Check the utility's website regularly for updates to the lead service line inventory.
• Have your water tested, especially if your home was built before 1980.
• Visit CDC.gov/lead for health guidance on lead exposure.

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