Summit Residents to Undergo Utility Line Checks

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Over the next few weeks, consultants will be going door-to-door in Summit, New Jersey to test water lines as part of the city's partnership with New Jersey American Water on a lead service line replacement program. Residents can help by filling out a survey online to identify utility and customer-side needs so any lead or galvanized lines can be replaced by 2031 as required by state and federal law.

Why it matters

This program is an important step in ensuring safe drinking water for Summit residents by identifying and replacing any lead or galvanized service lines, which can pose health risks. The city is working proactively with the water utility to meet state and federal requirements for lead line replacement.

The details

CDM Smith consultants will be performing evaluations of different water service materials as part of New Jersey American Water's Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Residents can continue using their water as usual during the evaluations. To help the process, residents are encouraged to visit the city's website to learn how to check their service line material and complete a survey to assist the workers.

• Over the next few weeks, consultants will be going door-to-door to test water lines.
• All lead and galvanized service lines must be replaced by 2031 as required by state and federal law.

What’s next

Residents are encouraged to visit the city's website to learn how to check their service line material and complete a survey to assist the workers.