Water System Report DE

Briarwood Manor Mhp

EPA ID: DE0000438 · 296 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Briarwood Manor Mhp has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 296 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

296
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Briarwood Manor Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,085
Median Household Income
16,274
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Briarwood Manor Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $59,085 and an estimated 16,274 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Briarwood Manor Mhp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sussex County, Delaware rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Briarwood Manor Mhp (EPA ID: DE0000438) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 296 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19956 in Laurel.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Briarwood Manor Mhp (DE0000438) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briarwood Manor Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Briarwood Manor Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Briarwood Manor Mhp serve?

Briarwood Manor Mhp serves approximately 296 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.

Where does Briarwood Manor Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
67
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 296
Reported to Delaware

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Briarwood Manor Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Briarwood Manor Mhp serve?
Briarwood Manor Mhp serves approximately 296 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Briarwood Manor Mhp's water source?
Briarwood Manor Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Briarwood Manor Mhp's service area?
The Briarwood Manor Mhp service area has a median household income of $59,085. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Briarwood Manor Mhp get its water?
Briarwood Manor Mhp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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