North West Pump District
EPA ID: DE00A0347 · 4,149 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North West Pump District (DE00A0347): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - North West Pump District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 4,149 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North West Pump District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The North West Pump District serves a community with a median household income of $129,971 and an estimated 50,542 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
North West Pump 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.
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
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
North West Pump District (EPA ID: DE00A0347) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 4,149 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19709 in Middletown.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0008 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.
- 19709 - Middletown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North West Pump District (DE00A0347) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North West Pump District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North West Pump 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 North West Pump District serve?
North West Pump District serves approximately 4,149 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.
Where does North West Pump District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North West Pump District Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de00a0347/
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