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Felton, DE: 1 Violation - Home Safety 100/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Felton, DE
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Felton: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In the dataset behind this page, Felton, DE receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.

How Felton Compares

Felton100/100

Delaware avg81/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 100

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$287K

Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Felton Water

Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0003 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 36% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.36.

Who Supplies Your Water in Felton

Multiple utilities show up for Felton, DE: 3 are listed here out of 5 tracked federally.

Camden Pump District
Serves ~17,208 people

A
Milford Water Department
Serves ~9,800 people

A
Church Creek (awc)
Serves ~9,654 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Felton, Delaware (population ~13,167), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 38,724 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Felton: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen	UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI	EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Felton water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0003 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
19943	A	1	0	Felton Water Department

All ZIP Codes in Felton

19943 [A] - 1 violation

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Felton

12.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.3%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.7%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 12.5% ↑

Diabetes 14.3% ↑

Mental Health 17.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Felton Water

Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Felton

1996

Median Build Year

36%

Built Before 1986

14%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

For a household in Felton, a certified lab test of tap water answers what the median build year of 1996 cannot.

1996

Median Year Built

36%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

14%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (14%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (64%)

Most homes in Felton were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Felton

36%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0003

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Felton

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$1,607

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Felton contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $1,607. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Felton, DE

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

1 EPA violation

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0003 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

1 tracked ZIP code

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

100/100 model indicator score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Felton, DE?

Felton has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 1 violation appears in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Felton?

EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Felton water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Felton water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Felton is 0.0003 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Felton compare to Delaware average?

Felton has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the Delaware state average of 81/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Felton?

Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Felton. The related population figure in our data is approximately 13,167 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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