Water Quality in Newark, DE (19702)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19702.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
55,683
Population
67
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (67)
Artesian Water Company
Wilmington Water Department
All resolvedVeolia Water Delaware, Inc
Newark Water Department
Artesian Southern Sussex Regional
Church Creek (Awc)
Thomas Cove
Fox Hunter Crossing
Artesian Northern Kent Regional
Artesian Northern Sussex Regional
Stockley Regional
Delaware City Water Department (Awc)
Sussex Central High School
1 health-basedDelaware Correctional Center
All resolvedTownsend Water Department
Burtonwood
Frankford Water Department (Awc)
Wicksfield (Awc)
Chestnut Grove (Willow Grove)
Slaughter Beach Pws
Beaver Creek
Stockley Center
All resolvedGuildays
Augustine Creek
Mot Charter School
Deer Meadows
Ingram Village (Awc)
Weatherstone Crossing
Carpenters Point Water Co.
Glass Kitchen, Inc.
Friendship Creek
Cedar Landing
The Vines Of Sandhill (Awc)
Stonewater Creek
Glasgow Arms,Inc
Ilc Dover
Sycamore Chase (Awc)
Cecil Woods Mobile Home Park Wtp
Holland Mills
Millwood
Ponds Of Odessa (Awc)
Bayview Improvement Company (Awc)
Croda Uniqema, Inc
Merryland Roller Rink Inc
Commodore Estates
The Little Campus, Llc
Camp Todd Girl Scouts(Main Camp)
Paradise Estates
Longwood Corp Center South A
Artesian Water Pa Inc
Ingrams Point (Awc)
Chestnut Point Estates Wtp
All resolvedDelaware Turnpike Administration
Fort Dupont
Woodside Inn
Artesians - Barkers Landing
Super Kids Daycare
Hunters Ridge
Odessa Woods
Bay Pointe
Hyetts Corner
Rt 50 Exxon
Camp Sandy Pines Cabins/Treehouse Area
All resolvedGrove Point Camp Cafeteria
All resolvedParadise Estates System 2
Camp Sandy Pines Connie Bell Lodge
All resolvedTimber Mills
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Newark (19702) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.