LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston township officials are asking local homeowners to report any lead and galvanized water pipes as the state marches forward with a landmark replacement law.
Passed in 2021, New Jersey’s law aims to protect the drinking water supply from lead contamination. Hundreds of community water systems were given 10 years to replace all of their lead service lines. Read More: New Jersey Is Replacing Its Lead Water Pipes – All Of Them tensioned ceiling
The pipes – which connect local homes and businesses to the local water supply – can potentially leach contamination as water passes through them. A portion of the pipes may be privately owned, complicating efforts to replace them.
Livingston Township recently issued an advisory for local homeowners about the statewide campaign:
All Livingston residents are being asked to complete the "Report My Service Line" Survey to report lead and galvanized lines. This helps the utility track the customer side of the water service and update the inventory records. The survey is available online here.
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