Ohio · population 2,340
Lead pipes in New Concord, OH
128 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Concord (population 2,340) gets its water from New Concord PWS. That system reported 36 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 671, with 312 more of unknown material.
19% of New Concord PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 14%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for New Concord PWS (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 New Concord PWS.
Water systems serving New Concord
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Concord PWSMain system | 36 | 92 | 312 | 19% |
| Muskingum County Water - SEServes 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 Concord
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Concord PWS'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
- Byesville603 lead + galv. lines
- Zanesville30 lead + galv. lines
- South Zanesville37 lead + galv. lines
- Dresden33 lead + galv. lines
- Caldwellno lead reported
- Rosevilleno lead reported
- Crooksville1,149 unknown
- Hanover7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Concord, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. New Concord PWS, which serves New Concord, reported 36 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 312 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Concord?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Concord in New Concord PWS's service area (PWSID OH6001711). Muskingum County Water - SE also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Concord home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Concord PWS'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 Concord 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 Concord PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.