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Dewey Beach Water Department water quality

EPA test results and violation history for Dewey Beach Water Department in Delaware. Public water system ID DE0000825. Serves ZIP codes 19971.

11max PFOA, ppt (limit 4)
NDmax PFOS, ppt (limit 4)
5of 29 PFAS detected
—lead, ppb (90th percentile)

ND = not detected. PFAS from EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025); lead and violations from EPA SDWIS.

What EPA records show for Dewey Beach Water Department

  • PFAS above EPA's limit (11 ppt)Highest PFOA 11 ppt, PFOS 0 ppt in EPA UCMR 5 testing. EPA's limit is 4 ppt each.

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Your utility's PFAS results exceed EPA's 4 ppt limit. Reverse osmosis is the most effective home option for PFAS and also handles lead, nitrate and arsenic.

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  • Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic, fluoride, radium, lead and most other dissolved contaminants
  • Install: Under the kitchen sink, about an hour with basic tools
  • Manufacturer lists NSF/ANSI 58 testing. Reverse osmosis is the treatment EPA names as most effective for PFAS.
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Other good options

Bluevua RO100ROPOT Countertop Reverse Osmosis

Countertop reverse osmosis · $$$
  • Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic and lead without touching the plumbing
  • Install: No install; sits on the counter. Good for renters
  • Manufacturer lists WQA certification to NSF/ANSI 58.
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ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher

Pitcher · $
  • Good for: A low-cost first step for PFOA/PFOS and lead
  • Install: None
  • Manufacturer lists IAPMO certification for lead, chromium and PFOA/PFOS reduction.
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Questions

Does Dewey Beach Water Department water have PFAS?

Yes. EPA UCMR 5 testing detected PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFPeA. The highest PFOA result was 11 ppt and the highest PFOS result was 0 ppt, against an EPA limit of 4 ppt each.

Is Dewey Beach Water Department tap water safe to drink?

Its PFAS levels are above EPA's new limit, which utilities must meet by the end of the decade. Lead from home plumbing isn't captured by utility data, so a certified filter is worthwhile in older homes.

What water filter should I use in Dewey Beach Water Department's service area?

Reverse osmosis is the right fit for your water. Your utility's PFAS results exceed EPA's 4 ppt limit. Reverse osmosis is the most effective home option for PFAS and also handles lead, nitrate and arsenic.

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