Newark Water Quality
Delaware
The tap water in Newark, Delaware is served by 31 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 330,772 people. 14 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2020. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Newark, Delaware is delivered through 31 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 330,772 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Newark shows 14 total violations across all 31 systems, of which 14 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0300, 1028, 1032, 2950, 1925 and 2 others. 7 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Delaware drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY | 231,114 | 4 | Health |
| NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT | 40,000 | 1 | Health |
| ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL | 18,015 | 3 | Health |
| CHURCH CREEK (AWC) | 9,654 | 2 | Health |
| ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL | 7,014 | 0 | Clean |
| ARTESIAN NORTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL | 5,511 | 0 | Clean |
| ELKTON WEST | 3,500 | 1 | Health |
| DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) | 2,610 | 0 | Clean |
| MOUNTAIN HILL WATER COMPANY | 2,154 | 0 | Clean |
| DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER | 2,000 | 0 | Clean |
| BURTONWOOD | 1,503 | 0 | Clean |
| PINE HILLS | 953 | 0 | Clean |
| SLAUGHTER BEACH PWS | 846 | 0 | Clean |
| STOCKLEY CENTER | 749 | 0 | Clean |
| PORT DEPOSIT | 725 | 1 | Health |
| DEER MEADOWS | 534 | 0 | Clean |
| INGRAM VILLAGE (AWC) | 498 | 0 | Clean |
| HARBOR VIEW | 437 | 1 | Health |
| CARPENTERS POINT WATER CO. | 400 | 0 | Clean |
| FRIENDSHIP CREEK | 366 | 0 | Clean |
| CEDAR LANDING | 357 | 0 | Clean |
| THE VINES OF SANDHILL (AWC) | 336 | 0 | Clean |
| SYCAMORE CHASE (AWC) | 291 | 0 | Clean |
| CECIL WOODS MOBILE HOME PARK WTP | 285 | 0 | Clean |
| PONDS OF ODESSA (AWC) | 216 | 1 | Health |
| BAYVIEW IMPROVEMENT COMPANY (AWC) | 214 | 0 | Clean |
| PARADISE ESTATES | 126 | 0 | Clean |
| ROUTE 7 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM | 100 | 0 | Clean |
| ARTESIAN WATER PA INC | 95 | 0 | Clean |
| INGRAMS POINT (AWC) | 87 | 0 | Clean |
| CHESTNUT POINT ESTATES WTP | 82 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 0300 | 2020-11-01 |
| 1028 | 2020-09-21 |
| 1032 | 2020-08-12 |
| 1032 | 2020-08-12 |
| 1032 | 2020-07-10 |
| 1028 | 2020-07-06 |
| 1032 | 2020-05-19 |
| 1032 | 2019-09-16 |
| 2950 | 2019-06-01 |
| 1925 | 2018-06-01 |
| 1925 | 2018-06-01 |
| 1925 | 2018-05-01 |
| 4010 | 2016-10-01 |
| 5000 | 2007-04-01 |
TRI Facilities in Newark
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Dupont Electronic Materials Cmp LLC B2 B3 B8 | 93.4K lbs |
| Dupont Electronic Materials Cmp LLC-B5 B6 | 9.5K lbs |
| Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials Cmp Inc B7 B15 | 1.6K lbs |
| Duhadaway Tool & Die Shop Inc | 1.3K lbs |
| W L Gore & Associates Inc | 52 lbs |
| Aearo Technologies LLC | 38 lbs |
| Vp Racing Fuels | 1 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.