Trenton Water Works has selected two contractors to remove about 2,000 lead service lines from homes and public infrastructure in Trenton, Ewing Township and Lawrence Township as part of its ongoing lead replacement program.
Roman E&G and Dewcon Inc. were chosen through the public contracting process to complete the work, which is scheduled to begin this month. The effort is part of Trenton Water Works’ multiyear plan to eliminate all lead service lines from its system by 2031, in compliance with state regulations.
Roman E&G is working in South, North and East Trenton, where it will replace about 1,550 lead service lines under Phases 5A and 3 of the program. Phase 3 is funded by a $5.53 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Dewcon Inc. was awarded Phase 5C and will replace about 450 to 500 lead service lines in Ewing and Lawrence, focusing on areas scheduled for road paving next year. That phase is supported by a $20 million loan with principal forgiveness from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank.
Dewcon is nearing completion of Phase 4, which the Water Works says removed more than 1,100 lead service lines in Hamilton Township in coordination with local road projects.
As of August 2025, about 20,000 properties in Trenton Water Works’ system still have known lead service lines. Since the program began in 2019, the utility has invested about $70 million to remove more than 11,000 lead service lines at no cost to property owners.
Customers can check service line materials and submit photos through twwleadprogram.com to help update the utility’s inventory. Officials say that resident cooperation is critical to completing the program.
Trenton Water Works administrative building at 333 Cortland St., Trenton.,
