A88/100
LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,984 people · Delaware
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
DE0000597
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
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 LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT
Is LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 3,984 people, Delaware. The system provides water to 1 community: Laurel.
What type of water does LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is DE0000597.
How does LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Delaware?
LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT scores 88/100 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.