Newark, Delaware Tap Water Quality

Free EPA data for 30 community water systems serving 327,412+ residents. Click any system to see violations, lead test results, and a safety grade.

ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY C

NEWARK, DE · 231,114 people · Surface Water Purchased 2 health violations in past 5 yrs

NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT C

NEWARK, DE · 40,000 people · Surface Water 2 health violations in past 5 yrs

ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL B

NEWARK, DE · 18,215 people · Groundwater 1 health violation in past 5 yrs

CHURCH CREEK (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 9,654 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL A

NEWARK, DE · 7,014 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

ARTESIAN NORTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL B

NEWARK, DE · 5,511 people · Groundwater 1 health violation in past 5 yrs

STOCKLEY REGIONAL A

NEWARK, DE · 2,861 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 2,610 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER A

NEWARK, DE · 2,000 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

NEWARK, DE · 1,503 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS A

NEWARK, DE · 1,500 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

SLAUGHTER BEACH PWS A

NEWARK, DE · 846 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

STOCKLEY CENTER A

NEWARK, DE · 749 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

NEWARK, DE · 534 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

INGRAM VILLAGE (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 498 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

FRIENDSHIP CREEK A

NEWARK, DE · 366 people · Groundwater Purchased ✓ No recent health violations

CEDAR LANDING A

NEWARK, DE · 357 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

THE VINES OF SANDHILL (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 336 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

SYCAMORE CHASE (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 291 people · Groundwater Purchased ✓ No recent health violations

HELENS SAUSAGE HOUSE A

NEWARK, DE · 250 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

PONDS OF ODESSA (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 216 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

BAYVIEW IMPROVEMENT COMPANY (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 214 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

COUNTRY CENTER GIRL SCOUT CAMP A

NEWARK, DE · 165 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

THE LITTLE CAMPUS, LLC A

NEWARK, DE · 134 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

PARADISE ESTATES A

NEWARK, DE · 126 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

WHITE CLAY CREEK STATE PARK (SYSTEM 1) A

NEWARK, DE · 100 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

INGRAMS POINT (AWC) A

NEWARK, DE · 87 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

DELAWARE TURNPIKE ADMINISTRATION A

NEWARK, DE · 80 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

WHITE CLAY CREEK STATE PARK (SYSTEM 3) A

NEWARK, DE · 56 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

WHITE CLAY CREEK STATE PARK (SYSTEM 2) A

NEWARK, DE · 25 people · Groundwater ✓ No recent health violations

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Newark Drinking Water: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newark, Delaware tap water safe to drink?

Newark has 30 community water systems regulated by the EPA. Each system is required to test regularly for hundreds of contaminants and publicly report any violations. Click any water system listed above to see its specific violation history, lead test results, and a plain-English safety grade.

How many water utilities serve Newark, Delaware?

30 community water systems serve Newark, Delaware, providing water to approximately 327,412 people. Different neighborhoods may be served by different utilities. Enter your ZIP code at the top to find your specific provider.

Does Newark tap water have lead?

Lead in drinking water typically enters from old pipes and fixtures inside homes and buildings, not from the treatment plant. The EPA requires water systems to monitor for lead under the Lead and Copper Rule. Click any water system above to see its most recent 90th-percentile lead test results. Homes built before 1986 are most likely to have lead plumbing components.

What contaminants have been found in Newark drinking water?

EPA violation records for Newark water systems are listed on each utility's report page. Common regulated contaminants include disinfection byproducts (TTHMs, HAA5), coliform bacteria, nitrates, and lead. Click any utility above to see its full violation history going back 10 years.

How do I find out which water company serves my address in Newark?

Enter your Newark ZIP code in the search box at the top of this page. ClearWater will identify the specific water system serving your area and show you its EPA violation history, lead test results, and an overall safety grade. You can also check your water bill or your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).