Which Galloway are you in? Start with the community
Galloway covers 114.49 square miles, 88.67 of them land, and 37,813 people live in a string of communities instead of one downtown. Pomona has 7,416 residents and Smithville 7,242. Stockton University has 2,428, and Cologne, Absecon Highlands, Oceanville, Leeds Point and Germania fill in the rest. Naming your community and nearest main road is the fastest way to give us your location.
| Community | ZIP on the label | Landmark to name |
|---|---|---|
| Smithville | 08201 | Historic Smithville or Village Greene |
| Absecon Highlands | 08201 | Nearest cross street |
| Pomona | 08205 or 08201, check your label | Stockton University, Route 575 or Route 561 |
| Cologne | 08205 or 08201, check your label | Nearest county route |
| Oceanville and Leeds Point | 08205 or 08201, check your label | Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge headquarters |
| Germania | 08205 or 08201, check your label | Nearest cross street |
| Near Stockton Seaview | 08205 or 08201, check your label | Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club |
Galloway's primary ZIP is 08205, with Galloway as an accepted city name, and 08201 carries mail for Smithville, Absecon Highlands and Galloway. Because the label can differ from the community, we go by the street address on your front door and the nearest main road.
Garden State Parkway interchanges 40, 41 and 44 all serve the township, along with US 30, Route 50 and County Routes 561, 563 and 575. When you call, tell us which exit or route you are closest to. It saves a lot of back and forth in a township this big.
Public water or private well? Confirm it before the first repair
NJ American Water's Atlantic system report lists Galloway Township, Pomona and Smithville, but that does not tell us your street. Whether your house is on public water or a private well must be confirmed with the township or the utility. NJ American Water's customer service number is 1-800-272-1325. Tell us what you know, because the repair path differs.
If water comes through a service line from the street, leaks happen on the pipe between the main and your house. Water service line repair covers that run, including low pressure and a wet patch in the yard. Where the utility's responsibility ends and yours begins varies, so ask NJ American Water before anyone digs. Always call 811 first.
If you are on a well, say so on the call. A well pump, pressure tank and treatment equipment are a different job from a street connection, and we will tell you plainly what we can and cannot assess. We do not guess about the water itself, and hardness is not something the utility report lists.
Before We Arrive: what a Galloway household should have ready
Know your community and route
Pomona, Smithville, Oceanville or another community, plus the nearest main road. Distances in the township are long, so this matters.
Know your water source
Say if you are on a meter from the street or on a private well. If you are unsure, look for a meter box near the curb or a pressure tank in the basement or utility room.
Shut the main
Turn the main shutoff clockwise if water is leaking inside. On a well system, switch off the pump breaker as well.
Clear a path outside
For a yard leak, move vehicles, toys and planters from the wet area, and mark it. Do not dig yourself.
Protect the finished spaces
Lift rugs and boxes off wet floors, and photograph everything before you clean up.
Leak in the yard, the wall or the heater closet? Call (609) 547-1417 anytime.
Call (609) 547-1417When patching stops making sense: repiping
Repeated pinhole leaks, discolored water and low pressure at several fixtures can point to pipes at the end of their life, and the age of the plumbing in your house is the real question. Repiping replaces the failing runs, and we price the work clearly before it starts. A single leak in an otherwise sound line can often be patched instead.
Water heaters, planned swaps and leaking tanks
A new heater is a planned job when the old one is still working. Water heater installation covers venting, expansion tanks and a code check, and same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows. If the old tank is already leaking, call the 24/7 line. A failing heater is an emergency when water is on the floor.
| You notice | Likely job | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Wet lawn, no rain, low pressure | Service line leak | Water service line repair |
| Pinhole leaks in several rooms | Aging pipe | Repiping |
| Tank leaking or past its years | New heater | Water heater installation |
| Burst pipe or flooding now | Emergency response | Call the 24/7 line |
Pinelands, permits and who to call about what
Part of Galloway lies in the Pinelands National Reserve. Rules for digging and outdoor work can differ there, so ask the township construction office before planning a yard excavation. New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code governs plumbing, and the local construction official enforces it. Permits vary by job, and we do not guess which ones you need.
A gas smell means leaving on foot and calling South Jersey Gas at 1-800-582-7060 or 911 from outside. We do not promise a response time on gas problems. You can check any plumber through the NJ State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, and we are licensed and insured. If a well pump or pressure tank failed from wear, ask your insurer whether it is covered, because policies usually cover sudden and accidental damage and not maintenance.
Landmarks and the borders of the township
Galloway holds Stockton University, Historic Smithville and Village Greene, the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge headquarters, Galloway National Golf Club and Renault Winery, and any of them is a handy reference when you call. We also serve nearby towns. Our pages for Absecon and Egg Harbor Township cover the neighbors on the eastern and western edges.
Plumbing questions in Galloway Township, NJ
We cover both of the township's ZIPs, 08205 and 08201. The 08205 ZIP is the primary one with Galloway as an accepted city name, and 08201 carries mail for Smithville and Absecon Highlands. Because the label does not always match the community, give us the street address on your front door and the nearest main road.
Yes. The line at (609) 547-1417 runs 24/7 for burst pipes, service line leaks, leaking heaters and flooding, and we give a clear price before work starts. If gas is in the air, walk out and call South Jersey Gas at 1-800-582-7060 or 911 before you call us.
Look for a water meter near the curb or where the line enters the house. A pressure tank and a pump usually mean a well. Confirm with the township or NJ American Water, because the list of communities does not settle it for a single street. Tell us what you find.
It depends on where the leak sits. The utility handles its main, and you handle the pipe on your side of the connection. Ask NJ American Water where the split is for your address. We handle water service line repair and can locate the leak before anyone digs.
If leaks keep appearing in different spots, the pipe itself is likely the problem. We show you the failed sections and explain the repair choices. A single leak in an otherwise sound line can often be patched. Repiping is a bigger project, planned ahead with a clear price.
Yes, both fall within our service area. Tell us the building or street, the community and the nearest main road. For a student rental or a commercial space, the owner or manager has to approve work beyond stopping the water.