Frederica Water Department
EPA ID: DE0000587 · 1,100 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Frederica Water Department (DE0000587): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Frederica Water Department - zero violations, five years, 1,100 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Frederica Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Frederica Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $70,817 and an estimated 28,052 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Frederica Water Department'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Frederica Water Department (EPA ID: DE0000587) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 1,100 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Frederica Water Department (DE0000587) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frederica Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Frederica Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Frederica Water Department serve?
Frederica Water Department serves approximately 1,100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Delaware.
Where does Frederica Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Frederica Water Department Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de0000587/
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