Water System Report DE

Willow Grove Mill

EPA ID: DE0020122 ยท 3,090 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Willow Grove Mill (DE0020122): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Willow Grove Mill - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 3,090 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,090
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$426K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Willow Grove Mill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$129,971
Median Household Income
65,199
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Willow Grove Mill serves a community with a median household income of $129,971 and an estimated 65,199 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Willow Grove Mill'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 55% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,633
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,033

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

Willow Grove Mill (EPA ID: DE0020122) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 3,090 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Willow Grove Mill (DE0020122) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willow Grove Mill water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Willow Grove Mill 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 Willow Grove Mill serve?

Willow Grove Mill serves approximately 3,090 people across 3 ZIP codes in Delaware.

Where does Willow Grove Mill get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Willow Grove Mill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Willow Grove Mill serve?
Willow Grove Mill serves approximately 3,090 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Willow Grove Mill's water source?
Willow Grove Mill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Willow Grove Mill's service area?
The Willow Grove Mill service area has a median household income of $129,971. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Willow Grove Mill get its water?
Willow Grove Mill'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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