New Jersey · population 2,816
Lead pipes in Riverton, NJ
1,544 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Riverton (population 2,816) gets its water from NJ American Water - Western. That system reported 85 lead and 1,459 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 106,076, with 49,216 more of unknown material.
1.5% of NJ American Water - Western'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Western (2026): 3 ppb 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 NJ American Water - Western.
Water systems serving Riverton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - WesternMain system | 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 Riverton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Western'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
- Palmyra1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Merchantville125 lead + galv. lines
- Beverly1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Camden9,401 lead + galv. lines
- Collingswood622 lead + galv. lines
- Woodlynne622 lead + galv. lines
- Haddonfield1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Oaklyn1,544 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Riverton, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Western, which serves Riverton, reported 85 lead and 1,459 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 49,216 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Riverton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Riverton in NJ American Water - Western's service area (PWSID NJ0327001).
How do I check whether my Riverton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Western'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 Riverton 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 NJ American Water - Western whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.