NEW LONDON DEPT. OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
New London Department of Public Utilities serves approximately 27,620 people in Connecticut. The system draws from surface water sources.
Lead Service Line Status
As of our last update, this utility has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system. This means we don't have current data on how many homes may be connected via lead pipes.
Federal law requires all water systems to locate and document lead service lines by 2024. New London is working toward meeting this deadline, but the inventory results are not yet publicly available through our database.
Why This Matters
Lead service lines are the pipes that connect your home to the water main under the street. If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a chance your connection could be lead. Lead in drinking water poses real health risks, especially for children and pregnant people.
Even if your utility doesn't have lead detected in the water itself, the pipes carrying that water to your home can still release lead—particularly if the water is corrosive or if pipes are old and deteriorating.
What You Can Do Right Now
Get your own water tested. A simple lead test costs $20–$50 and takes a few days. You can buy a test kit online or contact your local health department for approved testing labs. This tells you if lead is actually present in your tap water.
Contact your utility directly. New London Department of Public Utilities can tell you whether your address has a known lead service line and what their current replacement timeline looks like. They may also offer free or subsidized testing and filtration.
Use a filter if concerned. NSF-certified filters marked for lead reduction can lower levels while you wait for infrastructure work, though they're not a permanent fix.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact New London Department of Public Utilities to ask about the status of their lead service line inventory and whether your address is flagged
- Get your tap water tested for lead through a certified lab
- If you have young children or are pregnant, discuss your specific situation with your pediatrician or doctor
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does New London have lead in the water?
We don't have current test results in our database. Contact New London Department of Public Utilities directly for their latest lead levels. Even if the utility's water tests clean, lead can still come from old service line pipes.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Call your water utility and ask. They're required to know which addresses have lead lines. You can also hire a plumber to inspect, or get a water test done—though a test shows lead in your water, not necessarily in your pipes.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead?
Get your water tested first—this is the fastest way to know if lead is actually present in your home. If results are high, use an NSF-certified lead-reducing filter and contact your utility about replacement options.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Yes, especially for children under 6 and pregnant people. Lead can affect brain development and learning. For health concerns, talk to your pediatrician or call the CDC.