Audubon Boro, NJ · PWSID NJ0327001
NJ American Water - Western lead service lines
1,544 lead or galvanized lines to replace
NJ American Water - Western reported 85 lead and 1,459 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 106,076 in its inventory. That's about 1 in 69 lines. Another 49,216 (46%) are still listed as unknown material.
Ranks #16 of 240 New Jersey systems with confirmed lead lines, and #280 nationally.
1.5% of NJ American Water - Western's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement. That's 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%
Total service lines reported: 106,076. Reported all required service line types. Population served: 274,291; 103,898 connections.
Lead test results
NJ American Water - Western's most recent 90th-percentile lead result (2026) was 3 ppb, below both the 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level that takes effect in 2027. This means 90% of homes sampled were at or below that level; individual homes, especially those with lead lines, can be higher.
Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported to EPA, in parts per billion. Dashed lines: 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level from November 1, 2027.
Progress since 2025 Q1
Reported lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines went from 1,985 in 2025 Q1 to 1,544 in 2026 Q3: down 441 (22%). Lines of unknown material went from 68,470 to 49,216, down 19,254 (28%).
Quarterly counts reported to EPA. A drop usually means lines were replaced or confirmed non-lead; a rise usually means more lines were identified. Replacement progress rankings.
Lead rule violations
EPA's data lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for NJ American Water - Western. Health-based violations are treatment failures, such as corrosion control or public education; the rest are missed monitoring or reporting.
| Began | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Missed water quality parameter monitoring | Returned to compliance |
Source: EPA SDWIS violation records for the Lead and Copper Rule.
Where the water comes from
NJ American Water - Western's main water source is surface water (rivers, lakes or reservoirs). It buys treated water from Maple Shade Water Department, Merchantville Pennsauken. The seller treats the water, including corrosion control that keeps lead from dissolving out of pipes, while NJ American Water - Western is responsible for its own service line inventory and replacement program. It sells water to 25 other water systems: Evesham Mua, Maple Shade Water Department, Moorestown Water Dept, NJ American Water - Mount Holly, Mt Laurel TWP Mua, Berlin Water Department, City of Camden, Aqua NJ - Blackwood, Haddon TWP Water Departm, Merchantville Pennsauken, Pine Hill Borough Mua, Ancora Psychiatric Hospi, Winslow TWP Dmu, Deptford TWP Mua, East Greenwich TWP Water Dept, Glassboro Water Department, NJ American Water - Harrison, NJ American Water - Bridgeport, NJ American Water - Logan, Mantua Township Mua, National Park Water Department, Pitman Water Department, West Deptford TWP Water Dept, Woodbury City W Dept, Woodbury Heights W Utili.
Source: EPA SDWIS water system and facility records.
Check your own address
These counts cover the whole system. To see whether your line is lead, use the utility's address-level inventory. Utilities had to prepare one by October 16, 2024 and make it publicly accessible; systems serving more than 50,000 people must post it online.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test on the pipe where water enters your home.
Protect your drinking water now
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, filter water for drinking, cooking and baby formula. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead. Run cold water for a few minutes after it sits for hours, and never use hot tap water for cooking.
How to pick a lead-certified filter · How to test your water for lead
Getting the line 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 it replaces the private side for free or with a cost share before you hire anyone. If you want it done sooner, or your utility doesn't cover your side, a licensed plumber can quote it. What replacement costs.
County pages: Lead pipes in Camden County · Lead pipes in Burlington County
Cities served
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- Lead pipes in Stratford
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- Lead pipes in Magnolia
- Lead pipes in Oaklyn
- Lead pipes in Lawnside
- Lead pipes in Riverton
- Lead pipes in Beverly
- Lead pipes in Gibbsboro
- Lead pipes in Laurel Springs
- Lead pipes in Audubon Park
ZIP codes served
ZIP codes whose center falls inside NJ American Water - Western's mapped service area (EPA service area boundaries). Neighboring utilities may serve parts of the same ZIP.
080020800308007080100802608029080330803408035080430804508049080590806508075080770807808083080840810508106
Other water systems nearby
| System | Lead + galv. | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| NJ American Water - Mount Holly | 245 | 2,914 |
| Moorestown Water Dept | 104 | 5,866 |
| Maple Shade Water Department | 178 | 25 |
| Bordentown Water Departm | 264 | 2,182 |
| Jbmdl-Dix Main System | 80 | 0 |
| Pemberton TWP Dept Main | 57 | 0 |
| Florence TWP W Dept | 1,639 | 0 |
| Hilltop Mobile Village | 89 | 0 |
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Questions
Does NJ American Water - Western have lead pipes?
Yes. NJ American Water - Western reported 85 lead service lines and 1,459 galvanized lines that must be replaced, out of 106,076 total. 49,216 more are of unknown material.
How do I check if my home's service line is lead?
Look up your address on NJ American Water - Western's official service line inventory, which utilities must make publicly available. You can also scratch the pipe where it enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and does not attract a magnet.
When will NJ American Water - Western replace lead service lines?
Under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, most systems must replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037, starting from November 1, 2027. The rule is being challenged in court, so dates could change. Many utilities run free or cost-share programs now.
Has NJ American Water - Western had lead violations?
EPA's data shows 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for NJ American Water - Western.
Which water filters remove lead?
Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction, or NSF/ANSI 58 for reverse osmosis. Check the certification on NSF's listings, not just the box.
Embed or cite this data
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Citation: Lead Pipe Map, "NJ American Water - Western lead service lines," https://leadpipemap.com/nj/nj-american-water-western/. Source: EPA SDWIS service line inventory, 2026 Q3. Download the full dataset on the data page.