Colorado · population 4,894
Lead pipes in New Castle, CO
No lead lines reported
Most of New Castle (population 4,894) gets its water from Town of New Castle, which reported 1,784 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of New Castle's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of New Castle (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of New Castle.
Water systems serving New Castle
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of New CastleMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Apple Tree ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in New Castle
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of New Castle's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
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Questions
Does New Castle, CO have lead pipes?
Town of New Castle, which serves New Castle, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to New Castle?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Castle in Town of New Castle's service area (PWSID CO0123538). Apple Tree Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Castle home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of New Castle's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in New Castle be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Town of New Castle whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.