Delaware · population 30,506
Lead pipes in Newark, DE
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newark (population 30,506) gets its water from Newark Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,962, with 6,512 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Newark Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Delaware average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Newark Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Newark Water Department.
Water systems serving Newark
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 1 | 6,512 | <0.1% |
| Veolia Water Delaware, INCServes nearby areas | 0 | 78 | 35,490 | 0.2% |
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 Newark
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Newark Water Department'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
- Elsmere522 lead + galv. lines
- New Castle19 lead + galv. lines
- Delaware17 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmington2,377 lead + galv. lines
- Bellefonte78 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown35 lead + galv. lines
- Townsend522 lead + galv. lines
- Smyrna9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Newark, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Newark Water Department, which serves Newark, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,512 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newark?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newark in Newark Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000630). Veolia Water Delaware, INC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Newark home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Newark Water Department'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 Newark 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 Newark Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.