New Jersey · population 10,143
Lead pipes in Burlington, NJ
39 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Burlington (population 10,143) gets its water from Burlington City Water de. That system reported 16 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,825, with 386 more of unknown material.
1.0% of Burlington City Water de'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Burlington City Water de (2026): 0.8 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, 2 health-based for Burlington City Water de.
Water systems serving Burlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington City Water deMain system | 16 | 23 | 386 | 1.0% |
| Burlington TWP W DeptServes 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 Burlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Burlington City Water de'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
- Beverly1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Bordentown264 lead + galv. lines
- Riverton1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Palmyra1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Pemberton15 lead + galv. lines
- Merchantville125 lead + galv. lines
- Allentown1 lead + galv. lines
- Medford Lakes55 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Burlington, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Burlington City Water de, which serves Burlington, reported 16 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 386 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Burlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burlington in Burlington City Water de's service area (PWSID NJ0305001). Burlington TWP W Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Burlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Burlington City Water de'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 Burlington 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 Burlington City Water de whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.