Ohio · population 2,795
Lead pipes in New Richmond, OH
821 lines still unidentified
Most of New Richmond (population 2,795) gets its water from New Richmond Village PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 821 of 1,365 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of New Richmond Village PWS'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for New Richmond Village PWS (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for New Richmond Village PWS.
Water systems serving New Richmond
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond Village PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 821 | 0% |
| Tate-Monroe Water Association PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,606 | 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 Richmond
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Richmond Village 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
- Bataviano lead reported
- Bethel1,794 unknown
- Newtown34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Mariemont34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Terrace Park52 lead + galv. lines
- Milfordno lead reported
- Fairfax34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does New Richmond, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but New Richmond Village PWS still lists 821 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Richmond?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Richmond in New Richmond Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH1301212). Tate-Monroe Water Association PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Richmond home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Richmond Village 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 Richmond 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 Richmond Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.