Water Quality in Newark, DE (19706)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19706.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,038

Population

6

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Artesian Water Company

Purchased surface water 231,114 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wilmington Water Department

All resolved
Surface water 107,976 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Veolia Water Delaware, Inc

Surface water 100,495 people served
0 violations

Newark Water Department

Surface water 40,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Valero

Surface water 1,300 people served
0 violations

Fort Delaware State Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 700 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Newark (19706) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.

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