Rehoboth Bay Community
EPA ID: DE0000645 · 1,575 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rehoboth Bay Community (DE0000645): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Rehoboth Bay Community 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 1,575 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rehoboth Bay Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rehoboth Bay Community serves a community with a median household income of $103,301 and an estimated 15,528 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rehoboth Bay Community'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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
Rehoboth Bay Community (EPA ID: DE0000645) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 1,575 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19971 in Rehoboth Bch.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00069 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
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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.
- 19971 - Rehoboth Bch
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rehoboth Bay Community (DE0000645) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rehoboth Bay Community water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rehoboth Bay Community 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 Rehoboth Bay Community serve?
Rehoboth Bay Community serves approximately 1,575 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.
Where does Rehoboth Bay Community get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rehoboth Bay Community Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de0000645/
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