Emergency plumbing in Lodi starts next door.
Lodi is a borough of about 2.3 square miles with roughly 26,200 residents at the 2020 census and more than 10,000 homes. Route 17, U.S. Route 46 and Interstate 80 all pass through it, and Garfield sits on its border. That shared line is why our dispatch can reach Lodi addresses quickly once a technician is free.
Most calls we take from Lodi fall into a short list: burst or leaking pipes, backed up drains, failed water heaters and toilets that will not stop running. Each has a first step you can take before we arrive, and the dispatcher will walk you through it. According to the Passaic Valley Water Commission's 2026 report on 2025 data, Lodi's lead 90th percentile was 0.85 ppb against a 15 ppb action level, and we cite it so you can read it yourself.
Lodi plumbing emergencies we answer first.
- Water spreading from a pipe, a fitting or a water heater. See burst pipe repair.
- Sewage or floor drains backing up in a basement. See sewer line cleaning.
- A basement taking on water during a heavy storm. See sump pump repair.
- No hot water in cold weather. See water heater replacement.
- A toilet overflowing that will not stop. See toilet repair.
Before We Arrive.
Find the main shutoff.
It is usually in the cellar near the meter. Turn it clockwise to stop water to the house.
Clear a path.
Move boxes and furniture away from the cellar stairs and the area around the leak or heater.
Stay clear of electricity.
Do not stand in water near the panel, outlets or appliances. Shut off power only if the panel is dry.
Photograph the damage.
Take photos before moving anything. Your insurer will ask for them.
What Lodi water does to plumbing.
These figures come from PVWC's 2026 report on 2025 water quality. Your tap may differ, so ask PVWC for the figures that apply to your street.
| Detail. | What the supplier reports. | What it means for your pipes. |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier. | Passaic Valley Water Commission supplies Lodi. | Questions about service lines go to PVWC. |
| Source. | Treated surface water, mostly from the Passaic River and the Wanaque Reservoir. | Hardness varies with the blend that reaches your street. |
| Hardness range. | About 106 to 242 ppm from the Little Falls plant and about 42 ppm from Wanaque. | At the high end, expect scale on heaters, fixtures and aerators. |
| Lead. | The 90th percentile was 0.85 ppb in the 2025 data, against a 15 ppb action level. | Older homes should still check what their service line is made of. |
Flood-prone streets and a rising Saddle River.
Parts of Lodi flood in heavy rain, and the Saddle River runs through the area. The National Weather Service records the river at Lodi cresting at 13.94 feet in September 1999 and 13.5 feet in August 2011, with a flood stage of 6 feet. Basements in low spots took on water in both events.
If your cellar floods, the pump and the discharge route matter. A battery backup keeps a pump going when the power fails. See basement waterproofing for the longer term plan.
How a Lodi call goes.
You call.
A dispatcher asks where the water or backup is and what you can safely shut off.
We send the nearest technician.
Dispatch comes from Garfield, with no travel across the county.
Price before work.
You hear a clear price before anything is cut or replaced.
Fix and test.
We repair, test and leave the work area clean.
Water in your Lodi basement?
Call the emergency line. A dispatcher will tell you what to shut off first.
What Lodi homeowners can do now.
Check your water heater's age plate and your shutoff valves while the weather is calm. A valve that will not turn today will not turn in an emergency, and an old tank leaks without warning. If either is a concern, call and we will talk it through.
Older pipes, newer problems.
Lodi has more than 10,000 homes, and they were built across many decades. A house with original galvanized supply pipe behaves very differently from one with copper or PEX. If your hot water pressure has faded while cold stays strong, the hot line is often the first to narrow with scale.
That pattern is a reason to book a look before a leak starts. Our technicians can trace which lines are narrowing and tell you whether a repair or a repipe is the sensible next step. You decide with a written price in hand.
Neighbors we also serve.
Garfield is next door, and we also cover Saddle Brook and Elmwood Park. For drains, see drain cleaning, and for hot water, see water heater repair.
Questions homeowners ask us.
Lodi uses one ZIP code, 07644, and we cover all of it. We also reach the borders with Garfield 07026 and Saddle Brook 07663.
Yes. The line answers 24 hours a day, every day, and we dispatch to Lodi from Garfield as soon as a technician is free.
Passaic Valley Water Commission lists Lodi as one of the communities it serves. Contact PVWC about the water main or service line.
Yes. We handle galvanized and old copper lines, cast iron drains and older water heaters, and we explain what we find.
Written by the Garfield Express Plumbing team. Updated October 16, 2026.