Water Quality: Georgetown, DE
5 water systems • 8,042 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Georgetown is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,042 people, and has 41 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Georgetown's violation count is 39% above the national average for Delaware. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 1925, E. coli, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Georgetown
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT | DE0000592 | Groundwater | 7,259 | 1 |
| AVALON WOODS OWNERS ASSOC INC | DE0000885 | Groundwater | 306 | 5 |
| COUNTY SEAT GARDENS | DE0000901 | Groundwater | 297 | 26 |
| SHADY OAK TRAILER COURT | DE0000272 | Groundwater | 108 | 0 |
| FISH HOOK MOBILE HOME PARK | DE0000260 | Groundwater | 72 | 9 |
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.