Smyrna Water Quality

Delaware

Health Violations

The tap water in Smyrna, Delaware is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,629 people. 11 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 4010 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
13,629
Population Served
11
Total Violations
11
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Smyrna, Delaware is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 13,629 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 Smyrna shows 11 total violations across all 8 systems, of which 11 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 4010.

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
SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT 11,813 0 Clean
HOLLY HILL ESTATES 831 0 Clean
FOX POINTE SUBDIVISION 500 0 Clean
EVERGREEN POST ACUTE 256 11 Health
J & J MHP 84 0 Clean
MARANATHA COURT 54 0 Clean
COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES 50 0 Clean
WOODLAND TRAILER COURT 41 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
4010 2024-01-01
4010 2024-01-01
4010 2023-10-01
4010 2023-10-01
4010 2023-10-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2021-01-01
4010 2019-10-24

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smyrna, Delaware water safe to drink?
Smyrna is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,629 people. 11 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Smyrna have?
Smyrna water systems have a total of 11 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 11 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Smyrna water?
Health-based violations for Smyrna water systems include the following contaminants: 4010. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Smyrna?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Smyrna, Delaware, collectively covering approximately 13,629 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Smyrna get its drinking water?
Smyrna's water supply comes from 8 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.

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.

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