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Newark Water Department

Community water system in New Castle County, Delaware, drawing primarily on surface water.

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

Population served

40,000

Service connections

8,962

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDDE0000630
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served40,000
Service connections8,962
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyDE state drinking water program
City servedNewark
StateDelaware
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Newark Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.

Newark Water Department: frequently asked questions

Is Newark Water Department's water safe to drink?

Newark 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 Newark Water Department?

Newark Water Department (PWSID DE0000630) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the DE state drinking water program.

How many people does Newark Water Department serve?

Newark Water Department reports serving 40,000 people through 8,962 service connections in New Castle County, Delaware.

Where does Newark Water Department get its water?

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

Other water systems in New Castle County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Artesian Water CompanyNew Castle231,114CommunityPurchased surface water
Wilmington Water DepartmentNew Castle107,976CommunitySurface water
Veolia Water Delaware, Inc.New Castle100,495CommunitySurface water
Middletown Water DepartmentNew Castle17,700CommunityPurchased surface water
Municipal Services CommissionNew Castle5,549CommunityGroundwater
East Ncc DistrictNew Castle5,538CommunityGroundwater