New York · population 2,149
Lead pipes in Camden, NY
22 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Camden (population 2,149) gets its water from Camden Village (Gu). That system reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 979, with 437 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Camden Village (Gu)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Camden Village (Gu) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Camden Village (Gu).
Water systems serving Camden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Village (Gu)Main system | 0 | 22 | 437 | 2.2% |
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 Camden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Camden Village (Gu)'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
- Rome398 lead + galv. lines
- Canastota3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Oneida465 lead + galv. lines
- Sherrill200 lead + galv. lines
- Central Square3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Vernonno lead reported
- Chittenango3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Minoa3,895 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Camden, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Camden Village (Gu), which serves Camden, reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 437 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Camden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Camden in Camden Village (Gu)'s service area (PWSID NY3202385).
How do I check whether my Camden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Camden Village (Gu)'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 Camden 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 Camden Village (Gu) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.