01Homes in Morris County and their plumbing
About 509,000 people lived in Morris County at the 2020 Census.
| Building type | Where you'll often find it | Typical plumbing concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family houses on public water & sewer | Morristown, Parsippany, Madison, Florham Park | Water heaters, sump pumps, sewer laterals |
| Homes on wells & septic | Western and northern Morris | Well pumps, pressure tanks, septic backups |
| Lake communities | Lake Hopatcong, Mountain Lakes area | Seasonal homes, frozen pipes |
02Common plumbing problems
- Well pump and pressure tank failures
- Septic backups
- Sump pumps and basement water
- Frozen pipes during cold snaps
- Water heater replacement
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
- NJ American Water, municipal systems and private wells
- Gas
- PSE&G or New Jersey Natural Gas, depending on the town
- Sewer
- Municipal systems; septic in many areas
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
- Morristown
- Parsippany
- Madison
- Denville
- Rockaway
- Randolph
- Mount Olive
- Chatham
- Florham Park
06Morris County plumbing FAQ
My water pressure keeps cycling up and down. Why?
In homes on wells, that often points to a pressure tank or pressure switch problem. A plumber can test both.
07Nearby areas
Sources & review
Last reviewed . General information, not legal or engineering advice. Rules change and individual buildings differ.