Water Quality: Lewes, DE
6 water systems • 11,879 people served
Multiple Health Violations27
Total Violations
7
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Systems
11,879
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Lewes has 7 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 1925, Selenium. In total, 27 violations are on record for 6 water systems serving 11,879 people.
Contaminants Found
Contaminant 1925
Selenium
Water Systems Serving Lewes
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS | DE0000602 | Groundwater | 9,627 | 5 |
| ANGOLA BEACH ESTATES | DE0000840 | Groundwater | 1,400 | 7 |
| TALL PINES RESORT COMMUNITY SYS1 | DE0001605 | Groundwater | 538 | 9 |
| ANGOLA CREST II | DE0000999 | Groundwater | 159 | 3 |
| CAPTAIN'S WAY | DE0020111 | Groundwater | 102 | 0 |
| TALL PINES RESORT COMMUNITY SYS2 | DE0002605 | Groundwater | 53 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.