Massachusetts · population 90,700
Lead pipes in Newton, MA
287 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newton (population 90,700) gets its water from Newton Water Dept. (Mwra). That system reported 3 lead and 284 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,126, with 77 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Newton Water Dept. (Mwra)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Newton Water Dept. (Mwra) (2025): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Newton Water Dept. (Mwra).
Water systems serving Newton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Water Dept. (Mwra)Main system | 3 | 284 | 77 | 1.2% |
| Wellesley Water DivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 481 | 5,759 | 6.0% |
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 Dept. (Mwra)'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
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Questions
Does Newton, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Newton Water Dept. (Mwra), which serves Newton, reported 3 lead and 284 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 77 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newton in Newton Water Dept. (Mwra)'s service area (PWSID MA3207000). Wellesley Water Division 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 Water Dept. (Mwra)'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 Dept. (Mwra) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.