Pennsylvania · population 1,342
Lead pipes in New Beaver, PA
1,330 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Beaver (population 1,342) gets its water from PA Amer Water Co New Castle. That system reported 988 lead and 342 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,319, with 14,928 more of unknown material.
6.5% of PA Amer Water Co New Castle's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for PA Amer Water Co New Castle (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2 ppb 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 PA Amer Water Co New Castle.
Water systems serving New Beaver
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Amer Water Co New CastleMain system | 988 | 342 | 14,928 | 6.5% |
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 Beaver
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA Amer Water Co 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Big Beaver154 lead + galv. lines
- Ellwood103 lead + galv. lines
- Ellport103 lead + galv. lines
- West Mayfield154 lead + galv. lines
- New Castle1,330 lead + galv. lines
- Bessemer18 lead + galv. lines
- Beaver Falls154 lead + galv. lines
- New Brighton154 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Beaver, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA Amer Water Co New Castle, which serves New Beaver, reported 988 lead and 342 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,928 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Beaver?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Beaver in PA Amer Water Co New Castle's service area (PWSID PA6370034).
How do I check whether my New Beaver home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA Amer Water Co 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 Beaver 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 PA Amer Water Co New Castle whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.