Water Quality in Newark, DE (19709)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19709.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were 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 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

53,234

Population

38

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)

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)

Middletown Water Department

Purchased surface water 17,700 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Willow Grove Mill

Purchased groundwater 3,090 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Parkside

Purchased groundwater 1,467 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dickerson Farms

Groundwater 1,242 people served
0 violations

Dove Run

Purchased groundwater 909 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Summit Plaza

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Dove Run Shopping Center

Purchased groundwater 855 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Moneys Restaurant Inc

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Brick Mill Early Childhood Center

Purchased groundwater 360 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Odessa A Plus Sunoco

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

301 Plaza

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Summit Village Shopping Center

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

St Andrews School I

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Green Stinger, The

1 health-based
Groundwater 145 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

St Andrews School Ii

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Nautical Cove

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Apoquin Farms

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Shops At Greenwich

1 health-based
Groundwater 116 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Cantwell Water Company

Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations

Radick'S Deli

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Wheatland

Groundwater 96 people served
0 violations

Asbury Chase

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

Chestnut Grove

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Daniels Trailer Park

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

St Rose Of Lima Rom. Cath. Ch.

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Summit Aviation

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Van Hook Walsh School

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Augustine Inn Restaurant

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Happy Place Childcare Of Middletown

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Justshowupchurch, Inc.

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Haas Labor Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dairy Queen

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Summit Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Newark (19709) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

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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