Slaughter Beach Public Water System
EPA ID: DE0002618 · 846 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Slaughter Beach Public Water System (DE0002618): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Slaughter Beach Public Water System - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 846 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Slaughter Beach Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Slaughter Beach Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $66,175 and an estimated 29,627 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Slaughter Beach Public Water System'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
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
Slaughter Beach Public Water System (EPA ID: DE0002618) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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 Slaughter Beach Public Water System (DE0002618) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slaughter Beach Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Slaughter Beach Public Water System 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 Slaughter Beach Public Water System serve?
Slaughter Beach Public Water System serves approximately 846 people across 2 ZIP codes in Delaware.
Where does Slaughter Beach Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Slaughter Beach Public Water System Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de0002618/
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