Water Quality in New Castle, PA (16041)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16041.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,747

Population

15

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

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)

Millers Water Company

Groundwater 1,075 people served
0 violations

Karns City Jr/Sr High School

Groundwater 945 people served
0 violations

Chicora Elementary School

Groundwater 543 people served
0 violations

Sugarcreek Elem Sch

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Penreco % Mr Robert Ohle

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Bruin Elementary School

Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations

The Willows

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Church Of God Of Prophecy

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Corners

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Rylyns Food Mart

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Slaters Meats And More

3 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Campbell'S Mobilehome Park

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Campbell'S Mobilehome Park

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
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 (16041) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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