New Jersey · population 1,392
Lead pipes in Pemberton, NJ
15 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pemberton (population 1,392) gets its water from Pemberton Borough Water. That system reported 10 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 551, with 0 more of unknown material.
2.7% of Pemberton Borough Water'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 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Pemberton Borough Water (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.7 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 Pemberton Borough Water.
Water systems serving Pemberton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Borough WaterMain system | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2.7% |
| Pemberton TWP Water Dept - Pemberton HeiServes nearby areas | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6.3% |
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 Pemberton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pemberton Borough Water'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
- Medford Lakes55 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington39 lead + galv. lines
- Bordentown264 lead + galv. lines
- Beverly1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Allentown1 lead + galv. lines
- Riverton1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Gibbsboro1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Berlin15 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pemberton, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Pemberton Borough Water, which serves Pemberton, reported 10 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pemberton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pemberton in Pemberton Borough Water's service area (PWSID NJ0328001). Pemberton TWP Water Dept - Pemberton Hei also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pemberton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pemberton Borough Water'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 Pemberton 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 Pemberton Borough Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.