Public water system · NJ0408001
ActiveCity of Camden
Community water system in Camden County, New Jersey, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
46,585
Service connections
14,000
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-03-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 03 | 2992 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 03 | 2979 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 03 | 2980 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 03 | 2982 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 03 | 2990 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 03 | 2983 | No | Resolved |
City of Camden: frequently asked questions
Is City of Camden's water safe to drink?
City of Camden is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NJ state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Camden?
City of Camden (PWSID NJ0408001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NJ state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Camden serve?
City of Camden reports serving 46,585 people through 14,000 service connections in Camden County, New Jersey.
Where does City of Camden get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Camden County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchantville Pennsauken | Camden | 47,144 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Aqua Nj - Blackwood | Camden | 44,396 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Winslow Twp Dmu | Camden | 39,174 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Collingswood Water Depar | Camden | 24,500 | Community | Groundwater |
| Kingsland | Camden | 22,448 | Community | Groundwater |
| St. Marys | Camden | 19,408 | Community | Groundwater |