Water Quality in New Castle, PA (16048)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16048.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
225
Population
3
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)
Pa American Water Co Butler
All resolvedCranberry Twp Wtp
All resolvedNorth Washington Vol Fire Assn
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
New Castle (16048) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.