A80/100
BLADES, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,200 people · Delaware
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
DE0000865
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.60 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: March 31, 2022 – April 20, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 BLADES, TOWN OF
Is BLADES, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BLADES, TOWN OF water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BLADES, TOWN OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in BLADES, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BLADES, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BLADES, TOWN OF has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MON, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BLADES, TOWN OF serve?
BLADES, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,200 people, Delaware. The system provides water to 1 community: Seaford.
What type of water does BLADES, TOWN OF provide?
BLADES, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is DE0000865.
How does BLADES, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Delaware?
BLADES, TOWN OF scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Delaware state page for a full comparison of water systems.