Water Quality in New Castle, PA
116 water systems serving 176,501 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across New Castle water systems is 4.9 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 4 systems have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 4717 |
| Health-based violations | 185 |
| Lead action level violations | 4 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in New Castle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Castle tap water safe to drink?
New Castle tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in New Castle, Pennsylvania?
New Castle has 116 public water systems serving approximately 176,501 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 4.9 ppb. There are 4717 total violations on record.
Does New Castle have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 4.9 ppb across New Castle's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 4 systems have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve New Castle?
116 public water systems are registered in New Castle, Pennsylvania with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 176,501 people.