Wyoming · population 3,354
Lead pipes in Newcastle, WY
273 lines still unidentified
Most of Newcastle (population 3,354) gets its water from City of Newcastle. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 273 of 1,438 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Newcastle's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wyoming average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for City of Newcastle (2026): 1 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 City of Newcastle.
Water systems serving Newcastle
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NewcastleMain system | 0 | 0 | 273 | 0% |
| Salt Creek Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 132 | 0% |
| West End Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0% |
| Water Unlimited, IncorporatedAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 21 | 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 Newcastle
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Newcastle'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
- Sundance18 lead + galv. lines
- Gillette4,714 unknown
- Douglas8 lead + galv. lines
- Glenrock11 lead + galv. lines
- Evansvilleno lead reported
- Torrington809 unknown
- Bar Nunn483 unknown
- Casper146 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Newcastle, WY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Newcastle still lists 273 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newcastle?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newcastle in City of Newcastle's service area (PWSID WY5600256). Salt Creek Water District, West End Water District, Water Unlimited, Incorporated also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Newcastle home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Newcastle'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 Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.