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New Castle, IN: 6 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Castle: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Based on current EPA data, New Castle, IN reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.

How New Castle Compares

New Castle65/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$132K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation (1.8% of home value)

What You Should Know About New Castle Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 80% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,400 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 15.39 - above typical levels.

Who Supplies Your Water in New Castle

Water delivery in New Castle, IN is handled by 2 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 2 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Castle, Indiana, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 29,442 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for New Castle: C (65/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

New Castle water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
47362 C 6 0 New Castle Utilities

All ZIP Codes in New Castle

  • 47362 [C] - 6 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in New Castle

11.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.4% ↑
Diabetes 13.5% ↑
Mental Health 18.4% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in New Castle Water

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure
Stage 1 DBP Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in New Castle

1952
Median Build Year
80%
Built Before 1986
53%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 80% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. New Castle's median build year of 1952 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature - not a rare legacy - of the residential plumbing landscape.

1952
Median Year Built
80%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
53%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (53%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (20%)

Over half of homes in New Castle were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for New Castle Homeowners

Middle of the range - New Castle homeowners face a remediation share that calls for real financial attention without reaching crisis territory.

Median Home Value
$131,800
Est. Remediation
$2,400
Remediation as % of home value 1.8%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in New Castle. The estimated $1,600–$3,300 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 26% below the Indiana average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in New Castle

80%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0027
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 80% pre-rule share in New Castle keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in New Castle

5
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$8,131
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Castle contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $8,131. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,400</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in New Castle

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) can reduce the most common contaminant found in New Castle's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 80% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Castle, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Castle, IN?
New Castle has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 6 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does New Castle have?
New Castle water systems have a total of 6 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does New Castle water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in New Castle is 0.0027 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does New Castle compare to Indiana average?
New Castle has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is above the Indiana state average of 64/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Castle?
New Castle is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 29,442 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Castle?
Estimated remediation costs in New Castle average $2,400 per household, ranging from $1,600 to $3,300. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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