Lead Pipe Map

Ohio · population 51,424

Lead pipes in Newark, OH

2,420 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Newark (population 51,424) gets its water from Newark City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 2,420 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,214, with 1,521 more of unknown material.

13% of Newark City 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%).

0Lead
2,420Galvanized, replace
1,521Unknown material
15,273Non-lead

Latest lead test for Newark City PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 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 Newark City PWS.

Water systems serving Newark

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Newark City PWSMain system02,4201,52113%
City of Heath PWSServes nearby areas0000%

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 Newark

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Newark City PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapNewark City PWS details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Newark, OH have lead pipes?

Yes. Newark City PWS, which serves Newark, reported 0 lead and 2,420 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,521 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Newark?

EPA's service area maps place most of Newark in Newark City PWS's service area (PWSID OH4502314). City of Heath PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Newark home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.