Clayton Tap Water Quality Report
Clayton's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Other systems listed for Clayton with results above guidelines: GARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICT (3 above guidelines)
People Served
7,014
Health-based violations since 2020
0
ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Mar 2021 · ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Clayton Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Clayton's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL, Clayton's water system, serves 7,014 people. 1 other system is listed for Clayton. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL is from Mar 2021.
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Clayton Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Clayton, DE
We read Clayton, DE’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 5 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 135 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Clayton
Based on Clayton's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 5 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Clayton's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Clayton includes sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Clayton, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Clayton? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Kent County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Clayton
Clayton's tap water has an estimated 3.8 grains per gallon (64.9 mg/L, county sampling in Kent County) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for an estimated 3.8 gpg water in Clayton — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Delaware as a whole, read water softener cost in Delaware — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton Tap Water
Clayton's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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