Mississippi · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Newton County, MS
8 community water systems serving Newton County reported 3 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material. The most are in City of Newton.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Mississippi average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Newton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NewtonNewton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4.6% |
| City of UnionNewton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of HickoryNewton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Decatur W/A #1Newton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Beulah Hubbard Water Assn, INCNewton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Newton Rural W/A #1Newton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of DecaturNewton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Duffee Water AssociationNewton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Newton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Newton County reported 3 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Which Newton County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Newton (4).
How do I check my home in Newton County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.