New Jersey · population 71,749
Lead pipes in Camden, NJ
9,401 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Camden (population 71,749) gets its water from City of Camden. That system reported 9,401 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,484, with 2,925 more of unknown material.
57% of City of Camden's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 57%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for City of Camden (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1 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 City of Camden.
Water systems serving Camden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CamdenMain system | 9,401 | 0 | 2,925 | 57% |
| 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 Camden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Camden'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
- Woodlynne622 lead + galv. lines
- Collingswood622 lead + galv. lines
- Oaklyn1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Audubon Park1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Merchantville125 lead + galv. lines
- Gloucester10 unknown
- Audubon1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Brooklawn114 unknown
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Questions
Does Camden, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Camden, which serves Camden, reported 9,401 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,925 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Camden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Camden in City of Camden's service area (PWSID NJ0408001). NJ American Water - Western also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Camden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Camden'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 Camden 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 City of Camden whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.