Water Quality in New Castle, PA (16052)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16052.

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 107 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 97% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,215

Population

16

Water Systems

108

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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)

Camp Lutherlyn Main Shaulis

1 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Golden Goose Tea Room

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Camp Lutherlyn Rustic Retreat

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Prospect Vol Fire Dept

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Garden Gate Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Timber Brook Village

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Shmilys

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Roxys Diner

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Prospect Corner Store

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Andersons Appalachian Trails

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Robinsons Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
96 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Fairground Market

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Montgomerys Country Kids Ii

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Montgomerys Country Kids I

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
8 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
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 (16052) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 108.

Fewer violations 97th 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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