Ohio · population 13,859
Lead pipes in New Franklin, OH
1,119 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Franklin (population 13,859) gets its water from Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 1,119 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 40,441, with 11,387 more of unknown material.
2.8% of Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS.
Water systems serving New Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWSMain system | 0 | 1,119 | 11,387 | 2.8% |
| Barberton CityServes nearby areas | 0 | 170 | 8,894 | 1.3% |
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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Ohio - Massillon 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
- Clinton4 lead + galv. lines
- Canal Fulton4 lead + galv. lines
- Doylestown1 lead + galv. lines
- Green1,119 lead + galv. lines
- Norton170 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Lakemore35 lead + galv. lines
- Rittman33 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Franklin, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS, which serves New Franklin, reported 0 lead and 1,119 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,387 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Franklin in Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS's service area (PWSID OH7604512). Barberton City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Ohio - Massillon 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 Franklin 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 Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.