Is there lead in Hawthorne water?

There is no lead in the Hawthorne water supply.  Altough there are no lead pipes in the Hawthorne water system, the State of New Jersey believes there is a possibility that galvanized pipe (steel coated with zinc) can be a source of lead contamination, and 45% of the water service lines for Hawthorne Water customers are made of galvanized pipe. Lead could also enter the water from lead fittings and some brass fixtures inside a house. Thirty years of testing water inside homes pursuant to teh federal governmetn's "Lead and Copper" rule has not revealed a lead problem in the Hawthorne water system.

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1. Is there lead in Hawthorne water?
2. How do I find out if I if I have a lead or galvanized service line?
3. How can I have water at my home tested for lead?
4. If I am concerned that my child may have lead poisoning, how can I have him or her tested?
5. When will the Borough replace my galvanized service line?
6. Will there be a cost to me when the Borough replaces my galvanized service line?
7. What can I do if I am concerned about the possibility of lead in my tap water?
8. What are the health affects of lead poisoning?
9. If the service line coming into my house or business is copper and yet I stil received a notice that I have a galavanized line, what should I do?
10. Will the Borough of Hawthorne replace galvanized pipes in my house?