Thousands of New Jersey households will be notified soon that their lead service lines will be replaced over the next decade.  

This work is determined by a 2021 State Law and the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection is seeing to it that this takes place.   

The law was created to get a handle of the number of lead pipes in the state’s infrastructure and to remove any hazardous substance.   

It is not clear how quickly the lines will be replaced. As early as today, those affected can expect to receive a letter from American Water, advising customers to run cold water to flush out lead, among other steps.  

Last week in Newark, the Mayor and city officials touted their work done to replace every lead water line in the city to Vice President Harris.   

Less than three years ago, city officials put the first shovels in the ground.  

Since then, 23,000 lead service lines have been replaced.   

As for the cost of replacing other lines in the state, we’re told it’s likely to be distributed to utility ratepayers or homeowners.   

News 12 will provide updates as more information is provided.