Lead pipes in Camden County, New Jersey
How many lead pipes are in Camden County, NJ?
Water systems based in Camden County reported 9,422 lead service lines, 1,117 galvanized lines that need replacing and 15,589 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Camden has the most, with 9,401 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in New Jersey
New Jersey requires water systems to replace all lead service lines, and galvanized lines that need it, within ten years of the 2021 law, so by 2031. Investor-owned utilities recover the cost of the owner side through rates; New Jersey American Water and Veolia replace customer lines at no direct cost and add a small charge to every bill. Many municipal systems, such as Newark, Trenton and Passaic Valley, also replace at no cost to the owner.
Confirmed programs in Camden County
- Camden: Replacement required by city code.
Every Camden County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden City of Camden | 9,401 | 0 | 2,925 | Replacing lines; ask about cost |
| Collingswood Collingswood Water Depar | 2 | 620 | 2,798 | Not confirmed |
| Haddon Haddon TWP Water Departm | 14 | 274 | 3,451 | Not confirmed |
| Merchantville Pennsauken Merchantville Pennsauken | 3 | 122 | 608 | Not confirmed |
| Clementon Clementon Water Department | 1 | 66 | 1,379 | Not confirmed |
| Blackwood Aqua NJ - Blackwood | 1 | 20 | 1,977 | Not confirmed |
| Berlin Berlin Water Department | 0 | 15 | 334 | Not confirmed |
| Bellmawr Bellmawr Water Dept | 0 | 0 | 2,117 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Camden County, NJ?
Water systems based in Camden County reported 9,422 lead service lines, 1,117 galvanized lines that need replacing and 15,589 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Camden has the most, with 9,401 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Camden County?
It depends on your water utility. New Jersey requires water systems to replace all lead service lines, and galvanized lines that need it, within ten years of the 2021 law, so by 2031. We have confirmed programs for 1 Camden County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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