Water Quality in New Castle, PA (16034)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16034.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,752

Population

9

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Pa American Water Co Butler

All resolved
Surface water 43,286 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cranberry Twp Wtp

All resolved
Purchased surface water 42,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.53 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wookies Pizza

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dew Drop Inn

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Ridgeview Boarding Home

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

County Line Tavern

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Connie Summerville Pizza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pine Haven Home Inc

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Fenelton Water Association

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

New Castle (16034) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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