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Public water system · DE0000126

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Harrington Water Department

Community water system in Kent County, Delaware, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

3,562

Service connections

1,251

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDDE0000126
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served3,562
Service connections1,251
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyDE state drinking water program
City servedHarrington
StateDelaware
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2021-10-01525000NoResolved
2016-05-013A8000NoResolved
2014-10-01525000NoResolved
2014-07-01717000NoResolved
2013-07-01717000NoResolved
2013-03-01233100NoResolved
2012-07-01717000NoResolved
2002-07-01717000NoResolved
2001-07-01717000NoResolved
2000-07-01717000NoResolved
1997-10-01223100YesArchived
1997-10-01223100YesResolved

Harrington Water Department: frequently asked questions

Is Harrington Water Department's water safe to drink?

Harrington Water Department is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the DE state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Harrington Water Department?

Harrington Water Department (PWSID DE0000126) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the DE state drinking water program.

How many people does Harrington Water Department serve?

Harrington Water Department reports serving 3,562 people through 1,251 service connections in Kent County, Delaware.

Where does Harrington Water Department get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

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Dover Water DepartmentKent39,491CommunityGroundwater