Indiana · population 17,382
Lead pipes in New Castle, IN
315 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Castle (population 17,382) gets its water from New Castle Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 315 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,990, with 6,843 more of unknown material.
3.9% of New Castle Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 10%
Latest lead test for New Castle Utilities (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for New Castle Utilities.
Water systems serving New Castle
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 315 | 6,843 | 3.9% |
| New Castle Correctional FacilityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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 New Castle Utilities'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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Middletown4 lead + galv. lines
- Dalevilleno lead reported
- Chesterfield709 lead + galv. lines
- Muncie284 lead + galv. lines
- Anderson9 lead + galv. lines
- Parkerno lead reported
- Centerville1,011 unknown
- Pendletonno lead reported
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Questions
Does New Castle, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. New Castle Utilities, which serves New Castle, reported 0 lead and 315 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,843 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Castle?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Castle in New Castle Utilities's service area (PWSID IN5233011). New Castle Correctional Facility 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 New Castle Utilities'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 New Castle Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.