Pennsylvania · population 1,921
Lead pipes in New Oxford, PA
15 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Oxford (population 1,921) gets its water from New Oxford Munci Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,730, with 245 more of unknown material.
0.9% of New Oxford Munci Auth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for New Oxford Munci Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2 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 Oxford Munci Auth.
Water systems serving New Oxford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oxford Munci AuthMain system | 0 | 15 | 245 | 0.9% |
| York Water CoServes nearby areas | 9 | 111 | 71,283 | 0.2% |
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 Oxford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Oxford Munci Auth'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
- Abbottstown120 lead + galv. lines
- McSherrystown16 lead + galv. lines
- Hanover16 lead + galv. lines
- Bonneauville904 unknown
- East Berlin32 lead + galv. lines
- Littlestown1,295 unknown
- Gettysburg3 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Grove120 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Oxford, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. New Oxford Munci Auth, which serves New Oxford, reported 0 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 245 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Oxford?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Oxford in New Oxford Munci Auth's service area (PWSID PA7010025). York Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Oxford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Oxford Munci Auth'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 Oxford 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 Oxford Munci Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.