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 | Dec 3, 2025 |
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 (3)
This water system has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Apr 30, 2009 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Apr 30, 2009 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Mar 1, 1995 | Mar 31, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | Yes | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
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.