New Castle, PA: 7 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
6 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About New Castle Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $560 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in New Castle
Federal records list 3 water systems tied to New Castle, PA. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in New Castle, Pennsylvania, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 51,088 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 6 ZIP codes.
2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (67%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
New Castle water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| 2,3,7,8-Tcdd | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Organic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16102 | — | 5 | 1 | Pa Amer Water Company New Castle |
| 16101 | — | 2 | 0 | Pa Amer Water Company New Castle |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16105 | — | Pa Amer Water Company New Castle | 43,279 |
All ZIP Codes in New Castle
- 16101 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 16102 - 5 violations ⚠
- 16103
- 16105
- 16107
- 16108
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Top Contaminants in New Castle Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for New Castle Homeowners
Estimated remediation for New Castle is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in New Castle can be compared with local home values. The $330–$920 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 49% below the Pennsylvania average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in New Castle
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for New Castle do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in New Castle
Historical NFIP data for New Castle contains 99 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $8,261. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $560 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.
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