Magnolia Water Department
EPA ID: DE0000610 · 425 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Magnolia Water Department (DE0000610): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Magnolia Water Department - the supplier serving 425 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Magnolia Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Magnolia Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $107,868 and an estimated 12,618 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Magnolia 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 80th 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
Magnolia Water Department (EPA ID: DE0000610) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 425 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19962 in Magnolia.
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.
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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.
- 19962 - Magnolia
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Magnolia Water Department (DE0000610) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnolia Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Magnolia 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 Magnolia Water Department serve?
Magnolia Water Department serves approximately 425 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.
Where does Magnolia Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Magnolia Water Department Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de0000610/
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