Kansas · population 1,798
Lead pipes in North Newton, KS
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Newton (population 1,798) gets its water from City of North Newton. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 665, with 42 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of North Newton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 6.3%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for City of North Newton (2024): 1 ppb 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 City of North Newton.
Water systems serving North Newton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of North NewtonMain system | 0 | 2 | 42 | 0.3% |
| 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 North Newton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of North 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
- Newton993 lead + galv. lines
- Hesstonno lead reported
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- Valley Center23 lead + galv. lines
- Park1,548 lead + galv. lines
- Kechino lead reported
- Hillsboro19 lead + galv. lines
- Bel Aireno lead reported
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Questions
Does North Newton, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of North Newton, which serves North Newton, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Newton?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Newton in City of North Newton's service area (PWSID KS2007906). Harvey Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Newton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of North 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 North 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 North Newton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.