Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 2,722

Lead pipes in Newton, IL

No lead lines reported

Most of Newton (population 2,722) gets its water from Newton, which reported 1,679 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Newton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1,679Non-lead

Latest lead test for Newton (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 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 systems serving Newton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
NewtonMain system0000%
Ej Water CooperativeAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapNewton details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Newton, IL have lead pipes?

Newton, which serves Newton, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Newton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Newton in Newton's service area (PWSID IL0790100). Ej Water Cooperative also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Newton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Newton'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 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.