Hunters Run
EPA ID: DE0020139 · 683 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Hunters Run earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 683 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Hunters Run serves a community with a median household income of $91,921 and an estimated 105,394 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hunters Run'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.
About 1% of homes in New Castle County, Delaware rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 20 detections recorded. 6 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
Hunters Run (EPA ID: DE0020139) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 683 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hunters Run (DE0020139) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hunters Run water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hunters Run has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hunters Run serve?
Hunters Run serves approximately 683 people across 3 ZIP codes in Delaware.
Where does Hunters Run get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.