Water Quality in Newark, DE (19803)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19803.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,279
Population
14
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Artesian Water Company
Wilmington Water Department
All resolvedVeolia Water Delaware, Inc
Newark Water Department
Ez Quick Food Marketand Dunkin Donuts
All resolvedBrandywine Country Club Inc
Beachfield - Tidewater Utility
Bay Vista
Lenape Village
Crestfield Water Company
Covered Bridge Inn
Hy-Point Dairy Farms
All resolvedHunters Pointe
The Landing
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Newark (19803) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, 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.