Minnesota · population 1,316
Lead pipes in New London, MN
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New London (population 1,316) gets its water from New London. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 547, with 150 more of unknown material.
1.6% of New London's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for New London (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 New London.
Water systems serving New London
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New LondonMain system | 0 | 9 | 150 | 1.6% |
| Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water DistServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 New London
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New London'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
- Spicer25 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond20 lead + galv. lines
- St. Joseph1 lead + galv. lines
- St. Augusta142 unknown
- St. Cloud1,078 lead + galv. lines
- Sartellno lead reported
- Sauk Rapids199 lead + galv. lines
- Montevideo12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New London, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. New London, which serves New London, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 150 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New London?
EPA's service area maps place most of New London in New London's service area (PWSID MN1340005). Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water Dist also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New London home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New London'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 New London 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 New London whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.