Kansas · population 18,320
Lead pipes in Newton, KS
993 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newton (population 18,320) gets its water from City of Newton. That system reported 0 lead and 993 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,013, with 0 more of unknown material.
12% of City of Newton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for City of Newton (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.2 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 City of Newton.
Water systems serving Newton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NewtonMain system | 0 | 993 | 0 | 12% |
| Harvey Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 443 | 0 | 0 | 38% |
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 City of Newton'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
- North Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Hesstonno lead reported
- Valley Center23 lead + galv. lines
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- Park1,548 lead + galv. lines
- Kechino lead reported
- Bel Aireno lead reported
- Maizeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Newton, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Newton, which serves Newton, reported 0 lead and 993 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newton in City of Newton's service area (PWSID KS2007905). Harvey Co RWD 1 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 City of 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 City of Newton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.