Water System Report DE

Greenwood Country Retirement

EPA ID: DE0002275 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Greenwood Country Retirement has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 50 residents.

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

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Greenwood Country Retirement Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,970
Median Household Income
7,822
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greenwood Country Retirement serves a community with a median household income of $74,970 and an estimated 7,822 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% 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

Greenwood Country Retirement'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sussex County, Delaware rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Greenwood Country Retirement (EPA ID: DE0002275) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19950 in Greenwood.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Greenwood Country Retirement (DE0002275) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwood Country Retirement water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Greenwood Country Retirement serve?

Greenwood Country Retirement serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.

Where does Greenwood Country Retirement 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
28
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 50
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?
Greenwood Country Retirement meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Greenwood Country Retirement serve?
Greenwood Country Retirement serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Greenwood Country Retirement's water source?
Greenwood Country Retirement draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Greenwood Country Retirement's service area?
The Greenwood Country Retirement service area has a median household income of $74,970. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Greenwood Country Retirement get its water?
Greenwood Country Retirement'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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