Lead Pipe Map

New Jersey · population 27,722

Lead pipes in Bridgeton, NJ

81 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bridgeton (population 27,722) gets its water from Bridgeton City Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 81 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,254, with 4,379 more of unknown material.

1.5% of Bridgeton City 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%).

0Lead
81Galvanized, replace
4,379Unknown material
794Non-lead

Latest lead test for Bridgeton City Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.9 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 Bridgeton City Water Dept.

Water systems serving Bridgeton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Bridgeton City Water DeptMain system0814,3791.5%
Upper Deerfield TWP Water DeptServes nearby areas0000%

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 Bridgeton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bridgeton City Water Dept's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBridgeton City Water Dept details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Bridgeton, NJ have lead pipes?

Yes. Bridgeton City Water Dept, which serves Bridgeton, reported 0 lead and 81 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,379 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bridgeton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bridgeton in Bridgeton City Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0601001). Upper Deerfield TWP Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Bridgeton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Bridgeton City 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 Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton City Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.