Public water system · DE0000663
ActiveWilmington 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
107,976
Service connections
37,915
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 33 | 0800 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2015-05-01 | 32 | 3015 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-05-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-10-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-12-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
Wilmington Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Wilmington Water Department's water safe to drink?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington Water Department?
Wilmington Water Department (PWSID DE0000663) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the DE state drinking water program.
How many people does Wilmington Water Department serve?
Wilmington Water Department reports serving 107,976 people through 37,915 service connections in New Castle County, Delaware.
Where does Wilmington 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 system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesian Water Company | New Castle | 231,114 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Veolia Water Delaware, Inc. | New Castle | 100,495 | Community | Surface water |
| Newark Water Department | New Castle | 40,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Middletown Water Department | New Castle | 17,700 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Municipal Services Commission | New Castle | 5,549 | Community | Groundwater |
| East Ncc District | New Castle | 5,538 | Community | Groundwater |