New Jersey · population 11,846
Lead pipes in Bellmawr, NJ
2,117 lines still unidentified
Most of Bellmawr (population 11,846) gets its water from Bellmawr Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,117 of 2,118 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Bellmawr Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead <0.1%
Latest lead test for Bellmawr Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Bellmawr Water Dept.
Water systems serving Bellmawr
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmawr Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,117 | 0% |
| NJ American Water - WesternServes nearby areas | 85 | 1,459 | 49,216 | 1.5% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bellmawr
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bellmawr Water Dept's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Mount Ephraim1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Runnemede1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Brooklawn114 unknown
- Haddon Heights1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Westville392 unknown
- Audubon1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Gloucester10 unknown
- Audubon Park1,544 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellmawr, NJ have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Bellmawr Water Dept still lists 2,117 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellmawr?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellmawr in Bellmawr Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0404001). NJ American Water - Western also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellmawr home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bellmawr Water Dept's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bellmawr be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Bellmawr Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.