Water System Report DE

Grants Way Pump District (tui)

EPA ID: DE00A0522 · 639 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Grants Way Pump District (tui) delivers safe water to 639 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

639
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$419K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grants Way Pump District (tui) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,646
Median Household Income
14,791
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grants Way Pump District (tui) serves a community with a median household income of $81,646 and an estimated 14,791 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Grants Way Pump District (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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sussex County, Delaware rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 31% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.05 ppt, PFOS: 0.05 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Grants Way Pump District (tui) (EPA ID: DE00A0522) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 639 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19968 in Milton.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grants Way Pump District (tui) (DE00A0522) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grants Way Pump District (tui) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Grants Way Pump District (tui) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Grants Way Pump District (tui) serve?

Grants Way Pump District (tui) serves approximately 639 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.

Where does Grants Way Pump District (tui) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
297
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 639
Reported to Delaware

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Grants Way Pump District (tui) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grants Way Pump District (tui) serve?
Grants Way Pump District (tui) serves approximately 639 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grants Way Pump District (tui)'s water source?
Grants Way Pump District (tui) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Grants Way Pump District (tui)'s service area?
The Grants Way Pump District (tui) service area has a median household income of $81,646. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Grants Way Pump District (tui) get its water?
Grants Way Pump District (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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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