Plumbers in Englewood, NJ
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Plumbers in Englewood: what to know
Englewood's tap water comes from an investor-owned utility, not the city. The state water supply plan lists Englewood among the towns SUEZ Water New Jersey serves. That company is now Veolia, formerly United Water New Jersey.
Veolia's 2023 report for its Hackensack system names four main reservoirs: Oradell, Woodcliff Lake, Lake Tappan and Lake DeForest. It is treated at the Haworth plant, which adds zinc orthophosphate to reduce lead and copper dissolving from home plumbing.
Service lines
Veolia has a service line interactive map where you can enter your address. Is the customer-owned part of your line lead or galvanized? Veolia's report says it can replace it at no direct cost to you. If its records list your material as unknown, Veolia asks you to identify it or book a visit.
The 2021 state law counts galvanized lines as lead and requires all lead lines to be replaced within 10 years. Englewood has many older houses; 24% of housing units date from 1939 or earlier.
The same report warns about water softeners and reverse osmosis units. They can make water more corrosive to lead solder. In homes with lead plumbing, it says to install them only under a qualified professional's supervision.
Sewer rules
Englewood is in the Bergen County Utilities Authority district, and a 2025 city ordinance adopts the authority's sewer rules. City code requires a permit from the City Engineer to install a building sewer or connect it to the public sewer. The owner pays all installation and connection costs.
Basement fixtures need extra care. Under § 342-12, sewage from a drain too low for gravity flow must be lifted by an approved means. Each such connection needs a backflow preventive device, maintained by the owner.
§ 342-13 bars connecting roof leaders, foundation drains or groundwater sources to the sanitary sewer without City Engineer approval. That rule matters when a plumber plans where a sump pump will discharge.
Permits
Plumbing permit applications go to the Englewood Building Department. The licensed plumber's seal and signature go on the application (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15).
Englewood permit office
Building, plumbing and electrical permits come from the City of Englewood construction office. Your contractor normally pulls the permit, but it's worth confirming.
- Office
- Building & Code Enforcement Department
- Phone
- (201) 871-6642
- Address
- 2-10 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
- Website
- cityofenglewood.org
Plumbers in Englewood: common questions
How do I find out if my Englewood home has a lead service line?
Start with Veolia's service line interactive map, which looks up your address. If the customer-owned side shows as unknown, Veolia asks owners to identify the pipe through a self-identification survey. You can also ask for a Veolia representative to visit, according to its 2023 water quality report. The same report says Veolia can replace a customer-side lead or galvanized line at no direct cost.
Does a basement bathroom in Englewood need a backflow device?
If the fixtures sit too low for sewage to flow to the street by gravity, yes. Englewood's § 342-12 requires that sewage to be lifted by an approved means, such as an ejector. Each such connection must be protected by a backflow preventive device, and the property owner must maintain it. Ask your plumber to include the device and the permit in the written quote.
Does Englewood require plumbing contractors to register with the city?
Englewood's Chapter 172 requires contractors who alter or repair buildings to register with the city's Division of Code Enforcement. One listed class is "plumbing or heating contractor." Registration requires proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation. Separately, the state requires a licensed master plumber, which you can check on the state license lookup. Ask the Building Department whether a plumber's city registration is current.
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