Pepper Ridge Park
EPA ID: DE0000464 · 209 people served · 2 ZIP codes
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Pepper Ridge Park posted zero EPA violations serving 209 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pepper Ridge Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Pepper Ridge Park serves a community with a median household income of $86,042 and an estimated 19,273 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pepper Ridge Park'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.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Delaware
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Pepper Ridge Park (EPA ID: DE0000464) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 209 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (90/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19945 | 0.0006 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by DE or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pepper Ridge Park (DE0000464) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pepper Ridge Park water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pepper Ridge Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pepper Ridge Park serve?
Pepper Ridge Park serves approximately 209 people across 2 ZIP codes in Delaware.
Where does Pepper Ridge Park 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:
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.
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.