Artesian Northern Kent Regional
EPA ID: DE00A0673 · 7,014 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Artesian Northern Kent Regional (DE00A0673): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Artesian Northern Kent Regional; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 7,014 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Artesian Northern Kent Regional Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Artesian Northern Kent Regional have a median household income of $87,571 and about 37,031 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Artesian Northern Kent Regional'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.
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 in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2026-12-31 |
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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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