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Is there lead in Camden City's tap water?

3PPBparts per billion of lead in Nj American Water - Western's water at the latest test, in tests since 2026

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Camden City

3 public water companies list Camden City as a place they supply. The biggest is Nj American Water - Western, with about 274,291 people. The highest latest result among Camden City's water companies is 3 parts per billion, at Nj American Water - Western. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Camden's water department supply just their own grounds or street; most of Camden City gets its water from Nj American Water - Western. Your water bill names yours.

Nj American Water - Westernabout 274,291 people · latest lead test: 3 ppb · 609-677-4652
Merchantville Pennsaukenabout 47,144 people · latest lead test: none found · 856-433-0685
Camden's water departmentabout 46,585 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 856-549-8770

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