Camden County, NJ

ZIP 08078

In ZIP 08078, 5 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.

• Drinking water: Nj American Water - Western meets every EPA legal limit; 24 contaminants are above health goals, led by pfos at 3.2× California’s Public Health Goal.
• Nearest Superfund site: Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (camden Radiation), 4.5 miles away (3 within 10 miles).
• Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Croda Inc (28%), mostly ethylene oxide.
• Fine particles (PM2.5) average 8.3 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
• About 29,347 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.

Grades for ZIP 08078

• Superfund sites nearbyF
• Factories and industrial sitesC
• Oil and gas wellsA
• Parks and nature nearbyD
• Air qualityD
• Drinking water qualityD to F
• Pesticide useC to D
• Neighborhood health statusC
• Past wildfire impactsA
• Past flood impactsC
• Noise levelsA
• Radiation signalsB to C

Based on 2 census tracts · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources

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