Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 1,288

Lead pipes in Newark, TX

44 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Newark (population 1,288) gets its water from City of Newark. That system reported 0 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 387, with 0 more of unknown material.

11% of City of Newark's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
44Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
343Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Newark (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Newark.

Water systems serving Newark

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of NewarkMain system044011%
Killough AdditionServes nearby areas00130%

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 City of Newark's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Newark, which serves Newark, reported 0 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Newark?

EPA's service area maps place most of Newark in City of Newark's service area (PWSID TX2490008). Killough Addition 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 City of Newark'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 City of Newark whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.