Burst pipe or flooding in Edison right now
If water is coming through a ceiling, a pipe has split or a drain is pushing sewage back up, call (732) 466-1098 now. Dispatch for Edison runs 24 hours a day, every day, and we also take same-day appointments when available. While you wait, shut the main water valve and keep everyone out of the wet room.
If you smell gas, leave the building first and call the gas utility or 911 from outside. Do not call a plumber from inside a house that smells of gas.
Before we arrive
Shut the main valve
Find the main shutoff where the water line enters the house, often near the meter or water heater. Turn it clockwise until it stops. Do this even if the leak looks small.
Power off wet areas
If water is near outlets, a furnace or a basement panel, switch off that circuit at the breaker only if you can reach it dry. Never touch electrical items while standing in water.
Clear the area
Move rugs, boxes and stored items off the floor. In a multi-family building, warn the neighbors below so they can protect their own space.
Call the 24/7 line
Call (732) 466-1098. Tell us which fixture, where the water is going and whether the main is off. Photos of the damage help for insurance later.
Water on the floor in Edison right now? Call the 24/7 line and we will dispatch.
(732) 466-1098Who is calling from Edison
Edison has about 109,000 residents by the 2025 Census estimate, and 60.6 percent of housing units are owner-occupied. That leaves roughly four in ten homes rented, so many of our calls come from tenants and landlords who each need to know who authorizes the repair.
The average household is 2.81 people. More people in a house means more showers, more laundry and more load on the water heater, which is why water heater leaks and failures are a steady reason people phone us.
If you rent, shut the main valve first, then call your landlord or property manager.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, population April 2020 and July 2025 estimate, owner-occupied rate and household size from ACS 2020 to 2024.
Edison ZIP codes we dispatch to
Edison does not use a single ZIP. The ZIPs below all carry Edison as the USPS city name. Menlo Park addresses use 08837 and the Edison name, so a Menlo Park caller is already inside our Edison coverage.
ZIP 08817 is the primary ZIP for this page. A third-party aggregator with no data year lists it as the most populous Edison ZIP, then 08820, then 08837.
| ZIP | USPS city | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 08817 | Edison | Primary ZIP for this page |
| 08820 | Edison | Northern Edison, standard delivery ZIP |
| 08837 | Edison | Includes Menlo Park addresses |
| 08899 | Edison | Not a residential delivery ZIP |
Source: Python zipcodes package for ZIP type and city name. Population ranking from zipcode-finder.com, a secondary source with no data year.
Permits, licenses and what to ask a plumber
New Jersey allows plumbing work only by a master plumber or an authorized plumbing contractor. Licensed plumbers must display their plumbing license marking on vehicles, invoices and advertising, so check the van and the invoice.
Replacing a water heater with a new one of like capacity is minor work. A permit is required, and work may begin once notice is given to the local enforcement agency. Swapping a fixture for a similar one with no piping change needs no permit. Ask Edison's building department how it handles each case.
Source: NJ Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers FAQ and NJ DCA code alert on the 2018 NJ Register changes.
Hard water, your bill and the water meter
Middlesex Water Company's 2025 water quality report gives an average hardness of 157 ppm across its whole system, with a range of 90 to 308 ppm. That report does not name Edison, so we cannot say your home is on that system.
Check your own water bill to see who supplies you. Then ask that utility for its annual water quality report, and test your tap. Where water is hard, scale builds up in water heaters and on fixtures, and a heater that has scaled up can leak sooner.
A bill that jumps with no change in use points to a hidden leak, and leak detection can trace it without opening every wall.
New Jersey's lead service line law took effect July 22, 2021 and calls for full removal by July 2031, according to the NJDEP. Systems must replace the line from the main to the building inlet, so ask your water system what your own line is made of.
Source: Middlesex Water Company 2025 Consumer Confidence Report, published 2026. Results are system-wide, Edison service area not verified. and NJDEP lead service line law webinar, nj.gov/dep/watersupply/pdf/njdep-lslr-law-webinar-presentation.pdf
What we handle across the township
A split supply line or a failed joint is the call we hear most when water is actively spreading, and burst pipe repair is where those jobs start. A slow tub or a kitchen line that will not clear is the other common reason to phone, and drain cleaning covers most of those.
A leak in a shared commercial building can reach several tenants, and commercial plumbing covers those jobs.
Our shop is at 303 George St in New Brunswick, and we serve New Brunswick and nearby towns. Neighboring towns have their own pages, including Piscataway and Highland Park.
What an emergency call costs
Homeowners policies often cover sudden pipe failure but not wear, so ask your insurer before you assume. We give you a clear price before work starts, and a real number comes over the phone once we know what you have.
Frequently asked questions
We cover the Edison ZIPs 08817, 08820, 08837 and 08899. ZIP 08817 is the main one, 08820 sits in the northern part of town, and 08837 includes Menlo Park addresses. ZIP 08899 is not a residential delivery ZIP.
Iselin uses 08830 and Keasbey uses 08832. We have not verified whether those overlap Edison Township, so call us with your address and we will confirm.
Yes. Dispatch is open 24 hours a day, every day, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (732) 466-1098 and describe the problem. We also book same-day appointments when available for repairs that can wait a few hours.
Turn the main water valve clockwise until it stops, switch off power to wet areas only if you can reach the breaker dry, then call (732) 466-1098 and tell us where the water is going.
New Jersey classifies a like-capacity water heater swap as minor work. A permit is required, and work may begin once notice is given to the local enforcement agency. Ask Edison's building department how it handles notice.
We cannot say from the sources we have. Middlesex Water reports an average of 157 ppm system-wide, but its report does not name Edison. Check your bill for your supplier, test your tap and ask that utility for its water quality report.
New Jersey requires licensed plumbers to display their license marking on vehicles, invoices and advertising. Look for it before work starts.
Shut the main valve if you can reach it, then tell your landlord or property manager. If you cannot reach them and water is spreading, call us so we can stop the damage and coordinate access.