Water Quality in New Castle, PA (16050)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16050.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,097
Population
12
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Pa American Water Co Butler
All resolvedCranberry Twp Wtp
All resolvedPetroleum Valley Rwa
All resolvedWhitco Chemical Co
Whitco Chemical Company
Petrolia Water Authority
Indspec Chemical Corporation
The Beer Garden
Sonneborn Corporation
Hotrods Hideaway
Hornertown Water Works
Hornertown Water Works
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
New Castle (16050) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, 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.