New Jersey · population 7,614
Lead pipes in Berlin, NJ
15 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Berlin (population 7,614) gets its water from Berlin Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,372, with 334 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Berlin Water Department'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 6.2%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Berlin Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Berlin Water Department.
Water systems serving Berlin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 15 | 334 | 0.3% |
| Winslow TWP DmuServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Berlin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Berlin Water Department'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
- Pine Hill5 unknown
- Clementon67 lead + galv. lines
- Gibbsboro1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Lindenwold1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Laurel Springs1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Stratford1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Chesilhurstno lead reported
- Somerdale1,544 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Berlin, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Berlin Water Department, which serves Berlin, reported 0 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 334 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Berlin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Berlin in Berlin Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ0405001). Winslow TWP Dmu also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Berlin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Berlin Water Department'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 Berlin 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 Berlin Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.