Water Quality: Bethany Beach, DE
2 water systems • 24,450 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Bethany Beach is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 24,450 people, and has 2 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Bethany Beach's violation count is 93% below the national average for Delaware.
Water Systems Serving Bethany Beach
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSSEX SHORES WATER COMPANY | DE0000557 | Groundwater | 12,450 | 1 |
| BETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT | DE0000556 | Groundwater | 12,000 | 1 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.