Ohio · population 4,463
Lead pipes in New Lexington, OH
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Lexington (population 4,463) gets its water from New Lexington. That system reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,525, with 3,402 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of New Lexington's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 3.4%
Latest lead test for New Lexington (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for New Lexington.
Water systems serving New Lexington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New LexingtonMain system | 3 | 0 | 3,402 | <0.1% |
| Northern Perry Co.Water #2Serves nearby areas | 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 Lexington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Lexington'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
- Crooksville1,149 unknown
- Rosevilleno lead reported
- South Zanesville37 lead + galv. lines
- Thornville741 unknown
- Nelsonville5 lead + galv. lines
- Zanesville30 lead + galv. lines
- Buckeye Lakeno lead reported
- Hebronno lead reported
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Questions
Does New Lexington, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. New Lexington, which serves New Lexington, reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,402 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Lexington?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Lexington in New Lexington's service area (PWSID OH6400411). Northern Perry Co.Water #2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Lexington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Lexington'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 Lexington 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 Lexington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.