Water Quality in LEWES, DE (19958)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19958.
14
Total Violations
5
Health-Based
9
Monitoring / Reporting
12
Resolved
What does this mean?
12 of 14 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 9 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (14 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 12, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 12, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 12, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 29.9 | Jun 23, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(7)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
2022(5)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Nitrate
02
Nitrate
02
Nitrate
02
How Does This Compare?
LEWES (19958) has 14 recorded violations, including 5 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.