New Jersey · population 2,766
Lead pipes in Swedesboro, NJ
107 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Swedesboro (population 2,766) gets its water from Swedesboro Water Department. That system reported 1 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 998, with 412 more of unknown material.
11% of Swedesboro Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 48%
Latest lead test for Swedesboro Water Department (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Swedesboro Water Department.
Water systems serving Swedesboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedesboro Water DepartmentMain system | 1 | 106 | 412 | 11% |
| Aqua NJ - WoolwichServes 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 Swedesboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Swedesboro 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
- Paulsborono lead reported
- Penns Grove120 lead + galv. lines
- Wenonah6 lead + galv. lines
- Pitman129 lead + galv. lines
- Woodbury Heights827 unknown
- Woodbury215 lead + galv. lines
- National Park1 lead + galv. lines
- Glassboro71 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Swedesboro, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Swedesboro Water Department, which serves Swedesboro, reported 1 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 412 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Swedesboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Swedesboro in Swedesboro Water Department's service area (PWSID NJ0817001). Aqua NJ - Woolwich also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Swedesboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Swedesboro 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 Swedesboro 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 Swedesboro Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.