Newark Needs Clean Water

"Residents who live in the Pequannock service area and have a lead service line are advised to use
bottled water for drinking, cooking and preparing baby formula. To determine if you live in the
Pequannock service area, please visit www.NewarkLeadServiceLine.com and use the mapping tool
feature," the press release from the City of Newark affirmed. 

Key Contact Information for Residents:

• How to obtain and install filters: residents can visit www.newarkleadserviceline.com for

more information

• To request an inspection or free water testing: residents can contact the Department of

Water & Sewer Utilities at 973-733-6303 or waterandsewer@ci.newark.nj.us

• Residents in the Pequannock service area with lead services lines can pick up water at the

following locations:

o The City of Newark Department of Health and Wellness – 110 William Street

o Bo Porter Sports Complex – 378 Lyons Avenue

o Boylan Street Recreation Center – 916 South Orange Avenue

o Vince Lombardi Center – 201 Bloomfield Avenue

▪ Bottled water was made available starting at 3:00pm on Monday, August 12. On

August 13 and for the remainder of the week, pick up hours are 11:00am -7:00pm at the recreation centers listed above and 8:30am-4:30pm at the

Department of Health and Wellness

• Water filters can be obtained at:

o Boylan Recreation Center – 916 South Orange Avenue

o John F. Kennedy Recreation Center – 211 West Kinney Street

o Vince Lombardi Center of Hope – 201 Bloomfield Avenue

o St. Peter’s Recreation Center – 378 Lyons Avenue

o Hayes Park West Recreation – 179 Boyd Street

o Water & Sewer Facility – 239 Central Avenue

o Health Department – 110 William Street 

Source: City of Newark