City of Newcastle
EPA ID: TX2520002 · 532 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of Newcastle has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 532 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Newcastle Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Newcastle serves a community with a median household income of $81,328 and an estimated 1,024 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Newcastle's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 3% of homes in Young County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
City of Newcastle (EPA ID: TX2520002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 532 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 76372 in Newcastle.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
- 76372 — Newcastle
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Newcastle (TX2520002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Newcastle water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Newcastle has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Newcastle serve?
City of Newcastle serves approximately 532 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Newcastle get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.