Connecticut · population 28,081
Lead pipes in New London, CT
529 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New London (population 28,081) gets its water from New London Dept. of Public Utilities. That system reported 526 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,237, with 4,352 more of unknown material.
8.5% of New London Dept. of Public Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.4%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 70%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for New London Dept. of Public Utilities (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for New London Dept. of Public Utilities.
Water systems serving New London
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London Dept. of Public UtilitiesMain system | 526 | 3 | 4,352 | 8.5% |
| Waterford WpcaAlso serves parts of the city | 2 | 25 | 1,740 | 0.4% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in New London
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New London Dept. of Public Utilities's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Groton6 lead + galv. lines
- Stonington22 lead + galv. lines
- Norwich13 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown257 lead + galv. lines
- Danielson93 lead + galv. lines
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford43 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New London, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. New London Dept. of Public Utilities, which serves New London, reported 526 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,352 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New London?
EPA's service area maps place most of New London in New London Dept. of Public Utilities's service area (PWSID CT0950011). Waterford Wpca also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New London home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New London Dept. of Public Utilities's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in New London be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask New London Dept. of Public Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.