New Jersey · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Salem County, NJ
9 community water systems serving Salem County reported 20 lead and 641 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,486 of unknown material. The most are in Elmer Boro W Dept.
4.9% of these systems' 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 40%
Water systems serving Salem County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Boro W DeptElmer Boro | 5 | 317 | 136 | 56% |
| NJ American Water - Penns GroveCarney'S Point Twp. | 0 | 120 | 869 | 2.9% |
| Pennsville TWSP. Water Depart.Pennsville Twp. | 2 | 59 | 3,687 | 1.3% |
| Woodstown Water DepartmentMannington Twp. | 13 | 46 | 1,491 | 3.8% |
| Holly Tree Acres System 1Pittsgrove Twp. | 0 | 49 | 23 | 44% |
| NJ American Water - Salem CityMannington Twp. | 0 | 47 | 1,275 | 2.3% |
| Auburn Village Water SupOldmans Twp. | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3.8% |
| Big Oak RehabPittsgrove Twp. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Harding Woods MHPPittsgrove 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 Salem County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Salem County reported 20 lead and 641 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,486 of unknown material.
Which Salem County water systems have the most lead lines?
Elmer Boro W Dept (322), NJ American Water - Penns Grove (120), Pennsville TWSP. Water Depart. (61).
How do I check my home in Salem 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.