NEWARK, Delaware Tap Water Quality

322,241 people served · 21 water systems

Excellent

NEWARK, Delaware is a large city with 322,241 residents served by a network of 21 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 19702, 19711.

NEWARK's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

Location

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

19702 19711

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving NEWARK. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

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No health-based violations in the last 5 years.

NEWARK's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.

Water Systems Serving NEWARK

NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: DE0000630

40,000 served

ARTESIAN NORTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL

PWSID: DE0020003

5,511 served

DEER MEADOWS

PWSID: DE00A0787

534 served

BURTONWOOD

PWSID: DE00A0740

1,503 served

PARADISE ESTATES

PWSID: DE00A1745

126 served

SLAUGHTER BEACH PWS

PWSID: DE0002618

846 served

INGRAMS POINT (AWC)

PWSID: DE0020103

87 served

THE VINES OF SANDHILL (AWC)

PWSID: DE0020099

336 served

PONDS OF ODESSA (AWC)

PWSID: DE0020088

216 served

INGRAM VILLAGE (AWC)

PWSID: DE0020052

498 served

FRIENDSHIP CREEK

PWSID: DE0020119

366 served

SYCAMORE CHASE (AWC)

PWSID: DE0020121

291 served

ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL

PWSID: DE00A0323

18,215 served

CEDAR LANDING

PWSID: DE00A0424

357 served

CHURCH CREEK (AWC)

PWSID: DE00A0428

9,654 served

STOCKLEY CENTER

PWSID: DE0000276

749 served

DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

PWSID: DE0000011

2,000 served

ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY

PWSID: DE0000552

231,114 served

BAYVIEW IMPROVEMENT COMPANY (AWC)

PWSID: DE0000553

214 served

DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC)

PWSID: DE0000566

2,610 served

ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL

PWSID: DE00A0673

7,014 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NEWARK, Delaware tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does NEWARK have?▼

NEWARK has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 21 water systems serving 322,241 people.

Should I use a water filter in NEWARK?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in NEWARK?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.