New Jersey · population 15,036
Lead pipes in Hammonton, NJ
104 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hammonton (population 15,036) gets its water from Hammonton Water Dept. That system reported 3 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,230, with 1,557 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Hammonton Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Hammonton Water Dept (2026): 0.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Hammonton Water Dept.
Water systems serving Hammonton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammonton Water DeptMain system | 3 | 101 | 1,557 | 2.5% |
| 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 Hammonton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hammonton Water Dept'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
- Folsom104 lead + galv. lines
- Chesilhurstno lead reported
- Egg Harbor85 lead + galv. lines
- Berlin15 lead + galv. lines
- Buena13 lead + galv. lines
- Medford Lakes55 lead + galv. lines
- Pine Hill5 unknown
- Newfield486 unknown
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Questions
Does Hammonton, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Hammonton Water Dept, which serves Hammonton, reported 3 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,557 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hammonton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hammonton in Hammonton Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ0113001). Winslow TWP Dmu also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hammonton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hammonton 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 Hammonton 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 Hammonton Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.