PORT DEPOSIT
Delaware - Community Water System - PWSID: MD0070020
System Information
| PWSID | MD0070020 |
| System Name | PORT DEPOSIT |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 03 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Jan 21, 1982 |
| Last Reported | Feb 26, 2026 |
Location & Contact
| State | Delaware |
| City | NEWARK |
| ZIP Code | 19703 |
| Address | ARTESIAN WATER CO |
| Organization | OWENS, WILLIAM |
| Phone | 302-453-6900 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 725 |
| Service Connections | 250 |
Drinking Water Violations (67)
This water system has 67 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | TT | Yes | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2020 | - | |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | TT | Yes | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2020 | - | |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | TT | Yes | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2020 | - | |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | TT | Yes | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2020 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | MR | No | Yes | - | TT | - | Resolved | Sep 30, 2012 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | MR | No | Yes | - | TT | - | Resolved | Sep 30, 2012 | - | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | MR | No | Yes | - | - | - | Resolved | Apr 30, 2009 | - | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | MR | No | Yes | - | - | - | Resolved | Apr 30, 2009 | - | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Apr 30, 2009 | - | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Apr 30, 2009 | - | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Apr 30, 2009 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2008 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Oct 14, 2008 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2005 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2005 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2005 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2005 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | MR | No | Yes | - | TT | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2004 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.002 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.07 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.075 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.075 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.07 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.07 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.7 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.7 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.007 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.007 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.07 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.2 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.1 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.2 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.005 mg/L | - | Resolved | Dec 31, 2000 | - |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.