New Jersey · population 4,068
Lead pipes in Bordentown, NJ
264 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bordentown (population 4,068) gets its water from Bordentown Water Departm. That system reported 0 lead and 264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,796, with 2,182 more of unknown material.
4.6% of Bordentown Water Departm's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.6%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Bordentown Water Departm (2026): 2.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 11 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Bordentown Water Departm.
Water systems serving Bordentown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordentown Water DepartmMain system | 0 | 264 | 2,182 | 4.6% |
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 Bordentown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bordentown Water Departm'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
- Allentown1 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington39 lead + galv. lines
- Pemberton15 lead + galv. lines
- Hightstown697 unknown
- Beverly1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Pennington154 lead + galv. lines
- Princeton6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Hopewell46 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bordentown, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Bordentown Water Departm, which serves Bordentown, reported 0 lead and 264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,182 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bordentown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bordentown in Bordentown Water Departm's service area (PWSID NJ0303001).
How do I check whether my Bordentown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bordentown Water Departm'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 Bordentown 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 Bordentown Water Departm whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.