Water System Report DE

Pinewood Acres

EPA ID: DE0000547 · 1,200 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Pinewood Acres shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,200 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1,200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pinewood Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$35,556
Median Household Income
176
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pinewood Acres serves a community with a median household income of $35,556 and an estimated 176 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Pinewood Acres'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Kent County, Delaware rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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

Pinewood Acres (EPA ID: DE0000547) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19936 in Cheswold.

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 Pinewood Acres (DE0000547) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinewood Acres water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pinewood Acres serve?

Pinewood Acres serves approximately 1,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.

Where does Pinewood Acres 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
348
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 2013-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,200
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?
Pinewood Acres meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pinewood Acres serve?
Pinewood Acres serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pinewood Acres's water source?
Pinewood Acres draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pinewood Acres's service area?
The Pinewood Acres service area has a median household income of $35,556. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pinewood Acres get its water?
Pinewood Acres'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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