B76/100
MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,700 people · Delaware
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
DE0000614
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
Is MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 17,700 people, Delaware. The system provides water to 1 community: Middletown.
What type of water does MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is DE0000614.
How does MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Delaware?
MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT scores 76/100 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.