New York · population 8,932
Lead pipes in Newark, NY
252 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newark (population 8,932) gets its water from Newark Village. That system reported 0 lead and 252 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,959, with 2,704 more of unknown material.
6.4% of Newark Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.4%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Newark Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.8 ppb 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 Newark Village.
Water systems serving Newark
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark VillageMain system | 0 | 252 | 2,704 | 6.4% |
| Marion-Arcadia-Sodus CsaServes nearby areas | 0 | 10 | 282 | 0.5% |
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 Newark
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Newark Village'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
- Clifton Springs206 lead + galv. lines
- Phelps203 lead + galv. lines
- Manchesterno lead reported
- Shortsville173 lead + galv. lines
- Geneva167 lead + galv. lines
- Sodus6 lead + galv. lines
- Canandaigua179 lead + galv. lines
- Waterloo4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Newark, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Newark Village, which serves Newark, reported 0 lead and 252 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,704 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newark?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newark in Newark Village's service area (PWSID NY5801232). Marion-Arcadia-Sodus Csa also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Newark home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Newark Village'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 Newark 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 Newark Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.