Water Quality in Newark, DE (19801)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19801.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 19 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are20 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,327
Population
19
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Artesian Water Company
Wilmington Water Department
All resolvedVeolia Water Delaware, Inc
Newark Water Department
Rodney Scout Camp
All resolvedLakeland Mobile Home Park I
Ymca Camp Tockwogh
All resolvedLakeland Mobile Home Park Ii
Rodney Scout Reservation (3)
Rodney Scout Reservation
Rodney Scout Reservation (2)
Peddlers Village Shopping Center
First State Equipment
Camp Rodney Dining Hall
Ymca Camp Tickwogh
All resolvedRodney Scout Camp Maintenance
Clinton Plaza Prof Bldg
New Castle County
Star Anchors & Fasteners
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Newark (19801) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.