19801
Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY

Is tap water in Middleboro Crest (19801) safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: January 2024
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested January 2024.
Townships:
  • Wilmington CCD, DE
  • Lower Christiana CCD, DE
  • New Castle CCD, DE
Neighborhoods:
  • East Side
  • Scarborough Park
  • Middleboro Crest
  • Lynford
  • Fredericks Addition
  • Elliots Addition

The short answer for Middleboro Crest (19801)

Wilmington tap water has 15 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFPeA at 5.2× the limit (tested December 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Wilmington

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • PFDA, PFHpA, PFOA, PFPeA, PFUnA above limit.
PFPeA concentration (µg/L) December 2023
0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.02 µg/L
0.016 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
423% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.016 µg/L
Certified Filters for Wilmington Tap Water

PFPeA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA
Tested: December 2023 · Stanton Plant- North		 0.016 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 423% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: December 2023 · Stanton Plant- South		 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 417% above limit
PFHpA
Tested: December 2023 · Stanton Plant- South		 0.012 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 290% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: January 2024 · Porter Plant		 0.012 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 287% above limit
PFHpA
Tested: December 2023 · Stanton Plant- North		 0.011 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 273% above limit
View all tested compounds

Stanton Plant- North · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.016 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 423% above limit
PFHpA 0.011 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 273% above limit
PFOA 0.013 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 238% above limit
PFUnA 0.003 µg/L 0.002 µg/L 70% above limit
PFDA 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 57% above limit
PFNA 0.007 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 75% of limit
PFHxA 0.014 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.5% of limit
PFBA 0.024 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.4% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit

Stanton Plant- South · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 417% above limit
PFHpA 0.012 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 290% above limit
PFOA 0.013 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 235% above limit
PFUnA 0.004 µg/L 0.002 µg/L 90% above limit
PFDA 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 53% above limit
PFNA 0.008 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 83% of limit
PFHxA 0.015 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.5% of limit
PFBA 0.024 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.4% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit

Porter Plant · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.012 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 287% above limit
PFHpA 0.008 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 180% above limit
PFOA 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 148% above limit
PFHxA 0.012 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.4% of limit
PFBA 0.014 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.2% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Brandywine Plant · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 27% above limit
PFOA 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 25% above limit
PFHxA 0.004 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.1% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 19801

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 19801 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 19801?

ZIP 19801 has 15 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFPeA at 5.2x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 19801 tap water remove PFPeA?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFPeA?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 19801?

Public records identify ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY as a primary water system associated with ZIP 19801. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 19801 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is January 2024. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 19801?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 19801. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFPeA: 0,003 µg/L)
Last tested January 2024
Last page update 2026-05-05

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