North Carolina · population 13,571
Lead pipes in Newton, NC
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newton (population 13,571) gets its water from City of Newton. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,312, with 5,128 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Newton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 70%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for City of Newton (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 City of Newton.
Water systems serving Newton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NewtonMain system | 0 | 2 | 5,128 | <0.1% |
| Woodland Oaks S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Knolls III S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Westside Hills S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Lazy S MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| SD, South Park LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Starmount Village S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Pleasant Lanes Ext S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Chapel View Circle Water SysAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Betts Brooke S/D Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Pioneer Village S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 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
- Conover31 lead + galv. lines
- Maidenno lead reported
- Claremont12 lead + galv. lines
- Hickory37 lead + galv. lines
- Long View2,128 unknown
- Hildebran3,068 unknown
- Lincolnton4,061 unknown
- Granite Falls1,656 unknown
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Questions
Does Newton, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Newton, which serves Newton, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,128 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 NC0118015). Woodland Oaks S/D, Knolls III S/D, Westside Hills S/D, Lazy S MHP, SD, South Park LLC, Starmount Village S/D, Pleasant Lanes Ext S/D, Chapel View Circle Water Sys, Betts Brooke S/D Water System, Pioneer Village S/D also serve 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.