Greater Ellendale Water District
EPA ID: DE0020112 · 350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Greater Ellendale Water District (DE0020112): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Greater Ellendale Water District - zero violations, five years, 350 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Greater Ellendale Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Greater Ellendale Water District serves a community with a median household income of $66,601 and an estimated 3,120 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Greater Ellendale Water District'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
Greater Ellendale Water District (EPA ID: DE0020112) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 350 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19941 in Ellendale.
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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.
- 19941 - Ellendale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Greater Ellendale Water District (DE0020112) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greater Ellendale Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Greater Ellendale Water District 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 Greater Ellendale Water District serve?
Greater Ellendale Water District serves approximately 350 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.
Where does Greater Ellendale Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Greater Ellendale Water District Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de0020112/
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