Is tap water safe in Camden?

EPA SDWIS shows no active health-based violation in this profile's reporting window. That is not the same as proving every contaminant is absent, and federal data can lag state and utility records.

How hard is the water in Camden, NJ?

Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 81.2 ppm (4.7 grains per gallon), classified as moderately hard. This is not a tap measurement.

Do I need a water softener in ZIP code 08102?

There is no high-hardness trigger in this profile. Confirm conditions with an at-home hardness test before purchasing equipment.

City water profile

Camden water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Camden, New Jersey.

Median indexed hardness

81PPM

5 indexed ZIPs

Range 81.1–81.2 PPM

State comparison: At state median
State hardness rank: #31 of 60
Matched utilities: 1
Active health records: 0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Camden has 5 published ZIP profiles across Camden County. The indexed median is 81 PPM, compared with 81 PPM across New Jersey.

Among the 60 New Jerseycities with an indexed median, Camden ranks #31from highest to lowest. Across all 84 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 47to 121.5 PPM.

The 81.1–81.2 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs

Moderately hard5 ZIPs

Hard0 ZIPs

Very hard0 ZIPs

5 of 5 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance: 2.3 miles
Profiles with evidence: 5/5

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 5Low: 0

City Of Camden

PWSID NJ0408001

Surface water

System population served: 46,585
Last reported: Jun 30, 2026

A municipal system, in-state city, and served county all agree with this Census ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

Record	System	Period	Status
Lead and Copper Rule	NJ0408001	Jan 1, 2025	Resolved · health-based
Lead and Copper Rule	NJ0408001	Dec 30, 2024	Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule	NJ0408001	Jul 1, 2024	Resolved · health-based
Lead and Copper Rule	NJ0408001	Jan 1, 2022	Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

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Questions people ask

About water in Camden

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 81 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.