New Castle Water Works
EPA ID: KY0520520 · 2,100 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Castle Water Works (KY0520520): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at New Castle Water Works shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 2,100 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Castle Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The New Castle Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $59,639 and an estimated 12,868 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 42% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
New Castle Water Works's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Kentucky
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
New Castle Water Works (EPA ID: KY0520520) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 2,100 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by KY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Castle Water Works (KY0520520) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Castle Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for New Castle Water Works in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does New Castle Water Works serve?
New Castle Water Works serves approximately 2,100 people across 5 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does New Castle Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Castle Water Works Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0520520/
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