South Shores (tui)
EPA ID: DE00A0404 · 402 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Shores (tui) (DE00A0404): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for South Shores (tui) - the supplier serving 402 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Shores (tui) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The South Shores (tui) serves a community with a median household income of $66,929 and an estimated 7,083 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Shores (tui)'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
South Shores (tui) (EPA ID: DE00A0404) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 402 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19960 in Lincoln.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0016 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 19960 - Lincoln
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Shores (tui) (DE00A0404) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Shores (tui) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for South Shores (tui) 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 South Shores (tui) serve?
South Shores (tui) serves approximately 402 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.
Where does South Shores (tui) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Shores (tui) Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de00a0404/
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