Monitoring Violations DE

Kenton Pump District

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EPA ID: DE00A0868 · 465 people served · 1 ZIP code

Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Kenton Pump District accumulated 2 violations — every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 465 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

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

A · 98

Avg Safety Score

465

People Served

ZIP Code Served

Violations (5yr)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.00033 mg/L

Max Lead Level

Zone 3

Radon Risk · Low

Contaminants Flagged

$220K

Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kenton Pump District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$50,000

Median Household Income

359

Service Area Population

28%

Disadvantaged Population

50th

Poverty Percentile

60th

Energy Burden Percentile

26%

Pre-1986 Housing

The Kenton Pump District serves a community with a median household income of $50,000 and an estimated 359 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kenton Pump District'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.

Low Risk

Source Contamination Risk

10th

Wastewater Discharge Proximity

80th

Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Kent County, Delaware rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

24 yr

Avg Pipe Age

PEX or Copper

Pipe Material

41 yr

Est. Remaining Life

Stable

Decay Status

Installed 37% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kenton Pump District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years

$2,500

10 years

$5,000

20 years

$10,000

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

Kenton Pump District (EPA ID: DE00A0868) is a community water system in Delaware that serves approximately 465 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19955 in Kenton.

Average Home Safety Score: A (98/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date	Contaminant	Type	Status
July 10, 2024	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant	Category	Violations	Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Treatment Failure	2	No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code	Lead Level	Exceeds Limit	Sample Date
19955	0.00033 mg/L	No	N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

19955 — Kenton

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kenton Pump District (DE00A0868) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenton Pump District water safe to drink?

Kenton Pump District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Kenton Pump District serve?

Kenton Pump District serves approximately 465 people across 1 ZIP code in Delaware.

Where does Kenton Pump District 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:

Confirmed Lead

Galvanized — Replacement Required

Unknown Material

149

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.

Population served: 465

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

Is water from Kenton Pump District safe to drink? ▼

Kenton Pump District earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.

What contaminants are in Kenton Pump District's water? ▼

Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.

Should I use a water filter? ▼

Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.

How many people does Kenton Pump District serve? ▼

Kenton Pump District serves approximately 465 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.

What is Kenton Pump District's water source? ▼

Kenton Pump District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.

Is there lead in Kenton Pump District's water? ▼

The maximum detected lead level is 0.00033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.

What is the demographic profile of Kenton Pump District's service area? ▼

The Kenton Pump District service area has a median household income of $50,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.

Where does Kenton Pump District get its water? ▼

What You Can Do

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