Pennsylvania · population 2,272
Lead pipes in Newtown, PA
31 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newtown (population 2,272) gets its water from Newtown Artesian Water Co. That system reported 4 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,728, with 3,483 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Newtown Artesian Water Co'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for Newtown Artesian Water Co (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 Newtown Artesian Water Co.
Water systems serving Newtown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Artesian Water CoMain system | 4 | 27 | 3,483 | 0.3% |
| PA American Water Co YardleyServes nearby areas | 10 | 235 | 12,152 | 1.9% |
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 Newtown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Newtown Artesian Water Co'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
- Langhorne12,784 unknown
- Langhorne Manor12,784 unknown
- Yardley245 lead + galv. lines
- Penndel12,784 unknown
- Morrisville2 lead + galv. lines
- Tullytownno lead reported
- New Hope473 unknown
- Bryn Athyn4,650 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Newtown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Newtown Artesian Water Co, which serves Newtown, reported 4 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,483 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newtown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newtown in Newtown Artesian Water Co's service area (PWSID PA1090043). PA American Water Co Yardley also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Newtown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Newtown Artesian Water Co'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 Newtown 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 Newtown Artesian Water Co whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.