01Homes in Middlesex County and their plumbing
About 863,000 people lived in Middlesex County at the 2020 Census.
| Building type | Where you'll often find it | Typical plumbing concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban single-family houses | Edison, Woodbridge, Old Bridge, East Brunswick, Piscataway | Water heaters, sump pumps, slab leaks, sewer laterals |
| Older city homes | New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Highland Park | Cast iron, multifamily drains |
| Townhouses & condos | Across the county | In-unit leaks, association responsibility |
02Common plumbing problems
- Water heater replacement
- Sump pumps and basement water
- Sewer lateral clogs
- Leaks in townhouse and condo communities
- Frozen pipes
03Licensing & permits
- Who can do the work
- NJ licensed master plumbers, or employees under their supervision. A homeowner may work on their own single-family home. Details
- Permits
- Construction office of your municipality, under the NJ Uniform Construction Code. How NJ permits work
- Plumbing code
- National Standard Plumbing Code (UCC plumbing subcode)
- Lead service lines
- NJ water utilities must replace lead service lines, generally within 10 years of the 2021 law; you may get a letter from yours
04Water, sewer & gas
- Water
- Middlesex Water Co., NJ American Water and municipal systems
- Gas
- PSE&G or Elizabethtown Gas, depending on the town
- Sewer
- Middlesex County Utilities Authority and municipal systems
Providers vary by street and town. Your bill shows which one serves your address. Smell gas? Leave and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.
05Cities & towns
- Edison
- Woodbridge
- New Brunswick
- Old Bridge
- East Brunswick
- Piscataway
- Perth Amboy
- Sayreville
- Highland Park
- Metuchen
06Middlesex County plumbing FAQ
In a townhouse, who fixes a leak?
It depends on the association's master deed and bylaws: often the owner handles plumbing inside the unit and the association handles shared lines.
07Nearby areas
Sources & review
Last reviewed . General information, not legal or engineering advice. Rules change and individual buildings differ.
