City overview · New Castle County
PFAS in Newark, DE
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the Newark area across 3 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Newark has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Newark
Across the 4 public water systems tested in the Newark area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Newark
- High Risk
SUEZ WATER DELAWARE
9 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID DE0000564
- High Risk
ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID DE0000552
- High Risk
NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT, DE
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID DE0000630
- High Risk
WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT
6 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID DE0000663
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Newark area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.