Plumbers in Lodi, NJ
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Plumbers in Lodi: what to know
Who supplies Lodi's water
Lodi's tap water comes from the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC), which runs a separate Lodi service area. Most of it is treated at PVWC's Little Falls plant and blended with water from the Wanaque treatment plant. PVWC's 2026 report says Lodi's water met all primary health-based standards in 2025.
Lead service lines
New Jersey's 2021 lead service line law requires water systems to post an inventory of service line materials. They must replace lead lines within 10 years. PVWC keeps records for its side and for the customer side, from the curb box to the building. If your side is listed as unknown, PVWC suggests having a licensed plumber inspect it.
PVWC's replacement program page names Clifton, Passaic, Paterson and Prospect Park, not Lodi. Ask PVWC how its plans apply to your address before you pay for a private-side replacement.
Two-family houses and rentals
About 40% of Lodi's housing units are in two-unit buildings, and owners live in only 42% of occupied homes. State rules let only a single-family homeowner do their own plumbing; other work needs a licensed plumber (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15). Owners of multi-unit buildings must give each resident a copy of any lead line notice. They must also post one in a common area (section 4).
Older pipes and hard water
Roughly 54% of Lodi's homes were built before 1960. PVWC notes that homes built before 1985 are more likely to have lead solder or plumbing containing lead (2026 report). The same report lists hardness at the Little Falls plant of 106 to 242 ppm. It notes that hard water can leave scale on appliances and fixtures.
Permits, sewer and flooding
The Lodi Building Department issues plumbing permits under the state code. A like-capacity water heater swap is minor work: the plumber notifies the office, may start, and files within five business days (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A). The department's forms also include a Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission application for anyone connecting to the sewer or changing an existing connection.
The Saddle River runs through the middle of the borough and flooded during Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Check your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center before planning basement plumbing work.
Lodi permit office
Building, plumbing and electrical permits come from the Borough of Lodi construction office. Your contractor normally pulls the permit, but it's worth confirming.
- Office
- Building Department
- Phone
- 973-859-7410
- Address
- One Memorial Drive, Room 204, Lodi, NJ 07644
- Website
- lodi-nj.org
Plumbers in Lodi: common questions
Who do I call about a lead service line in Lodi?
Call the Passaic Valley Water Commission, which supplies Lodi. PVWC keeps an inventory of service line materials for both its side and the customer side, from the curb box to the building, and updates it every year (2026 report). You can reach customer service at 973-340-4300. If your side is listed as unknown, PVWC suggests hiring a licensed plumber to inspect the line.
Can I do my own plumbing in my Lodi two-family house?
Generally no. New Jersey's construction code lets only a single-family homeowner do plumbing work on their own home (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15). In a two-family house, or any larger building, the work must be done by a licensed plumber, whose seal and signature go on the permit application. You can check a master plumber's license on the state license lookup.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Lodi?
Yes. Swapping a water heater for one of like capacity is minor work under the state code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A). Your plumber can notify the Lodi Building Department, start the job, and file the permit application within five business days. The work is still inspected. A larger unit, or a change in fuel or venting, may need a standard permit first.
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