New Jersey · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Camden County, NJ
16 community water systems serving Camden County reported 9,507 lead and 2,576 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 65,968 of unknown material. The most are in City of Camden.
6.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Camden County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CamdenCamden City | 9,401 | 0 | 2,925 | 57% |
| NJ American Water - WesternAudubon Boro | 85 | 1,459 | 49,216 | 1.5% |
| Collingswood Water DeparCollingswood Boro | 2 | 620 | 2,798 | 11% |
| Haddon TWP Water DepartmHaddon Twp. | 14 | 274 | 3,451 | 7.3% |
| Merchantville PennsaukenCamden City | 3 | 122 | 608 | 0.8% |
| Clementon Water DepartmentClementon Boro | 1 | 66 | 1,379 | 3.8% |
| Aqua NJ - BlackwoodGloucester Twp. | 1 | 20 | 1,977 | 0.1% |
| Berlin Water DepartmentBerlin Boro | 0 | 15 | 334 | 0.3% |
| Bellmawr Water DeptBellmawr Boro | 0 | 0 | 2,117 | 0% |
| Waterford Township Water Dept.Waterford Twp. | 0 | 0 | 993 | 0% |
| Brooklawn Water DepartmeBrooklawn Boro | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0% |
| Winslow Court Homes INCWinslow Twp. | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Gloucester City W DeptGloucester City | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Pine Hill Borough MuaPine Hill Boro | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Winslow TWP DmuWinslow Twp. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ancora Psychiatric HospiWinslow Twp. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Camden County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Camden County reported 9,507 lead and 2,576 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 65,968 of unknown material.
Which Camden County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Camden (9,401), NJ American Water - Western (1,544), Collingswood Water Depar (622).
How do I check my home in Camden County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.