Ohio · population 17,378
Lead pipes in New Philadelphia, OH
394 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Philadelphia (population 17,378) gets its water from New Philadelphia City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,363, with 7,249 more of unknown material.
4.7% of New Philadelphia City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 87%
- Non-lead 8.6%
Latest lead test for New Philadelphia City PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 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 New Philadelphia City PWS.
Water systems serving New Philadelphia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia City PWSMain system | 0 | 394 | 7,249 | 4.7% |
| Dover City PWSServes 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 Philadelphia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Philadelphia City 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
- Doverno lead reported
- Tuscarawas1 lead + galv. lines
- Uhrichsville69 lead + galv. lines
- Dennison69 lead + galv. lines
- Gnadenhutten160 unknown
- Strasburg726 unknown
- Navarre3 lead + galv. lines
- Malvern7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Philadelphia, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. New Philadelphia City PWS, which serves New Philadelphia, reported 0 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,249 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Philadelphia?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Philadelphia in New Philadelphia City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7900812). Dover City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Philadelphia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Philadelphia City 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.