Lead in drinking water likely coming from plumbing materials in homes

NPWA, ODEQ continuing with monitoring

The Newcastle Public Works Authority (NPWA) is conducting additional testing after routine regulatory monitoring identified elevated lead levels in a limited number of homes.

“Newcastle’s water treatment system consistently produces water that meets all state and federal drinking water standards,” said Jim Miller, Newcastle Public Works superintendent. “The results identified during routine monitoring are not typical for our system, and we are working closely with ODEQ to conduct additionaltestingandensureour corrosion control treatment continues operating as intended.”