New Jersey · population 8,943
Lead pipes in Pitman, NJ
129 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pitman (population 8,943) gets its water from Pitman Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 129 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,208, with 360 more of unknown material.
4.0% of Pitman Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for Pitman Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Pitman Water Department.
Water systems serving Pitman
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitman Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 129 | 360 | 4.0% |
| Glassboro Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 71 | 1,618 | 1.3% |
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 Pitman
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pitman Water Department'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
- Glassboro71 lead + galv. lines
- Wenonah6 lead + galv. lines
- Clayton314 lead + galv. lines
- Woodbury Heights827 unknown
- Woodbury215 lead + galv. lines
- Pine Hill5 unknown
- Runnemede1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Laurel Springs1,544 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pitman, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Pitman Water Department, which serves Pitman, reported 0 lead and 129 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 360 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pitman?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pitman in Pitman Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ0815001). Glassboro Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pitman home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pitman Water Department'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 Pitman 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 Pitman Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.