New Jersey · population 5,369
Lead pipes in Salem, NJ
47 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Salem (population 5,369) gets its water from NJ American Water - Salem City. That system reported 0 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,032, with 1,275 more of unknown material.
2.3% of NJ American Water - Salem City'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for NJ American Water - Salem City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 - Salem City.
Water systems serving Salem
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Salem CityMain system | 0 | 47 | 1,275 | 2.3% |
| Pennsville TWSP. Water Depart.Serves nearby areas | 2 | 59 | 3,687 | 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 Salem
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on NJ American Water - Salem City'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
- Penns Grove120 lead + galv. lines
- Swedesboro107 lead + galv. lines
- Elmer322 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeton81 lead + galv. lines
- Glassboro71 lead + galv. lines
- Pitman129 lead + galv. lines
- Clayton314 lead + galv. lines
- Paulsborono lead reported
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Questions
Does Salem, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Salem City, which serves Salem, reported 0 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,275 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Salem?
EPA's service area maps place most of Salem in NJ American Water - Salem City's service area (PWSID NJ1712001). Pennsville TWSP. Water Depart. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Salem home has a lead service line?
Search your address on NJ American Water - Salem City'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 Salem 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 - Salem City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.