Tap Water Quality in Newark, Delaware (ZIP 19702)
Serving Newark, Delaware
Is the Tap Water Safe in Newark, Delaware?
Tap water in Newark, Delaware (ZIP 19702) has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.
ZIP 19702 is served by 3 water utilities providing water to Newark. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.
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Water Quality Report for ZIP 19702
3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines
These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.
Found in Newark
Found in Newark
Found in Newark
Water Utilities Serving ZIP 19702
ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
231,114
Water Source:
Surface water purchased
Contaminants Tested:
190
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Best Water Filters for Newark (ZIP 19702)
Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.
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How we built this page
Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 3 utilityies serving ZIP 19702. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.
- Contaminants & violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) plus the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR-5) for PFAS and emerging contaminants.
- Annual reports: the most recent published Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from each utility serving this ZIP, where available.
- Service area & contact: EPA SDWIS plus the Delaware Department of Environmental Protection / Drinking Water program.
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