Villagebrook
EPA ID: DE0020141 · 847 people served · 1 ZIP code
Villagebrook earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 847 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Villagebrook serves a community with a median household income of $107,856 and an estimated 44,801 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Villagebrook'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. 10 detections recorded. 3 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
Villagebrook (EPA ID: DE0020141) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 847 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19701 in Bear.
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
- 19701 — Bear
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Villagebrook (DE0020141) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Villagebrook water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Villagebrook has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Villagebrook serve?
Villagebrook serves approximately 847 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.
Where does Villagebrook get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.