A94/100
DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,610 people · Delaware
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
DE0000566
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2002.
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 DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC)
Is DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) water safe to drink?
DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) have any EPA violations?
Yes, DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2002. Violation types include Other.
How many people does DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) serve?
DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) serves approximately 2,610 people, Delaware. The system provides water to 1 community: Delaware City.
What type of water does DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) provide?
DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is DE0000566.
How does DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) compare to other utilities in Delaware?
DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) scores 94/100 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.