Water Quality: Lewes, DE
6 water systems • 11,879 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lewes is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,879 people, and has 27 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. Lewes's violation count is 9% below the national average for Delaware. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 1925, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
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 Lewes
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS | DE0000602 | Groundwater | 9,627 | 5 |
| ANGOLA BEACH ESTATES | DE0000840 | Groundwater | 1,400 | 7 |
| TALL PINES RESORT COMMUNITY SYS1 | DE0001605 | Groundwater | 538 | 9 |
| ANGOLA CREST II | DE0000999 | Groundwater | 159 | 3 |
| CAPTAIN'S WAY | DE0020111 | Groundwater | 102 | 0 |
| TALL PINES RESORT COMMUNITY SYS2 | DE0002605 | Groundwater | 53 | 3 |
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.