Iowa · population 15,709
Lead pipes in Newton, IA
22 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newton (population 15,709) gets its water from Newton Water Supply. That system reported 22 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,778, with 1,224 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Newton Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Newton Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Newton Water Supply.
Water systems serving Newton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Water SupplyMain system | 22 | 0 | 1,224 | 0.3% |
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 Newton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Newton Water Supply'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
- Colfax101 lead + galv. lines
- Monroe2 lead + galv. lines
- Mitchellville1 lead + galv. lines
- Pella362 lead + galv. lines
- Bondurantno lead reported
- Altoona70 unknown
- State Center3 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasantville8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Newton, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Newton Water Supply, which serves Newton, reported 22 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,224 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newton in Newton Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA5059064).
How do I check whether my Newton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Newton Water Supply'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 Newton 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 Newton Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.