A86/100
DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,000 people · Delaware
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
DE0000011
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – November 1, 2022Enforcement: 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 DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Is DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER water safe to drink?
DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER have any EPA violations?
Yes, DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER serve?
DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER serves approximately 2,000 people, Delaware. The system provides water to 1 community: Smyrna.
What type of water does DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER provide?
DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is DE0000011.
How does DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER compare to other utilities in Delaware?
DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER scores 86/100 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.