Artesian Northern Kent Regional
EPA ID: DE00A0673 · 7,014 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Artesian Northern Kent Regional (DE00A0673): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Artesian Northern Kent Regional has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 7,014 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Artesian Northern Kent Regional Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Artesian Northern Kent Regional serves a community with a median household income of $87,571 and an estimated 37,031 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Artesian Northern Kent Regional'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 80th 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 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
Artesian Northern Kent Regional (EPA ID: DE00A0673) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 7,014 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Artesian Northern Kent Regional (DE00A0673) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Artesian Northern Kent Regional water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Artesian Northern Kent Regional 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 Artesian Northern Kent Regional serve?
Artesian Northern Kent Regional serves approximately 7,014 people across 2 ZIP codes in Delaware.
Where does Artesian Northern Kent Regional get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Artesian Northern Kent Regional Water Quality Report, DE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/de00a0673/
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