The City of Garfield Water Department provides water for about 30,487 residents living in the Garfield area, New Jersey. Established in 1898, the City of Garfield Water Department currently obtains its supply from a mix of sources: groundwater pumped from 13 active wells drawing from the Garfield Waterworks Well Field, and surface water (Pompton and Passaic Rivers) purchased via the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) and North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (NJDWSC).

Garfield Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Garfield Water Department to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about Garfield Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, Garfield Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

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WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

As you can see, Garfield Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

Contact Garfield Water Department Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
413 Midland Ave
Garfield, New Jersey 07026

973-340-2000
wbierwas@garfieldnj.org

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
973-340-2108

Pay Your Garfield Water Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Garfield Water site. Garfield Water accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the Garfield Water website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start Garfield Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Garfield, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Garfield Water. Luckily, Garfield has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Garfield, you'll need to stop your water service with the Garfield Water, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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