South Shores (tui)
EPA ID: DE00A0404 ยท 402 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Shores (tui) (DE00A0404): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, South Shores (tui) returns no entries for its service territory of 402 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Shores (tui) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with South Shores (tui) have a median household income of $66,929 and about 7,083 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Shores (tui)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | 2023-06-30 |
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 $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records 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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