B70/100
ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,015 people · Delaware
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
DE00A0323
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.57 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL
Is ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL water safe to drink?
ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 47 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL detected?
47 contaminants were tested in ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL have any EPA violations?
Yes, ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MCL, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL serve?
ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL serves approximately 18,015 people, Delaware. The system provides water to 1 community: Bethany Beach.
What type of water does ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL provide?
ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is DE00A0323.
How does ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL compare to other utilities in Delaware?
ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL scores 70/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Delaware state page for a full comparison of water systems.