Lead Service Line Information for Consumers - From the NJ DEP
Posted on: March 11, 2022 - 9:57am
To reduce the potential risks from lead in drinking water, New Jersey enacted the Lead Service Line Replacement Law in July 2021 (P.L. 2021, Ch. 183) that requires drinking water systems to inventory service lines, notify residents of the potential presence of lead in their service lines, and plan for the replacement of all lead service lines within 10 ten years. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has prepared resources to help residents understand the situation.
- Lead Service Line FAQ for Consumers
- What is a Lead Service Line? - Infographic
- NJ DEP's "Lead Exposure Reduction" Website
- A dedicated e-mail address to answer questions: LeadInDW@dep.nj.gov
- Exposure to lead at any level can be associated with adverse health effects.
- You can reduce your exposure to lead in drinking water by following these steps.
- Learn more about lead exposure at nj.gov/dep/lead
- Flushing tap water is a simple and inexpensive measure you can take to protect your family's health from lead.
- For more on how to reduce your exposure to lead, visit nj.gov/dep/lead