Middletown Water Department
EPA ID: DE0000614 · 17,700 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Middletown Water Department (DE0000614): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Middletown Water Department sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 17,700 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Middletown Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Middletown Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $129,971 and an estimated 50,542 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Middletown Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Middletown Water Department (EPA ID: DE0000614) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 17,700 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19709 in Middletown.
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.
- 19709 - Middletown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Middletown Water Department (DE0000614) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middletown Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Middletown 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 Middletown Water Department serve?
Middletown Water Department serves approximately 17,700 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.
Where does Middletown Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Middletown Water Department, DE: Serves 18K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de0000614/
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