What was found in Seaford's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9887 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 10/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 9887 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 10/14 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2140 µg/L 165% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1830 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 8/14 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 687.7 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 8/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 135 µg/L 900% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 116 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.1 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 5/14 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/14 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10.6 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 5/14 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 9 pCi/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.82 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 5/14 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/14 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.65 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/14 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/14 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.95 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/14 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.77 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 8/14 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.82 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.3 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.19 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.8000 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.2000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.1100 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0127 mg/L 85% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 14/14 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Seaford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEAFORD WATER DEPARTMENT | 6,699 |
| BLADES, TOWN OF | 1,200 |
| CLEARBROOKE ESTATES PUMP DISTRICT | 768 |
| HOME TOWN VILLAGE OF COOL BRANCH | 654 |
| MOBILE GARDENS I | 476 |
| SCOTTSDALE MOBILE HOME PARK | 300 |
| PINE RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK | 222 |
| GREEN ACRES PUMP DISTRICT | 213 |
| HOLLY VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | 207 |
| SUSSEX MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK | 195 |
| TODDS MOBILE COURT | 189 |
| DOVE ESTATES | 111 |
| UPCOUNTRY MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY | 65 |
| LAKESIDE HOME LLC | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Seaford tap water
Is Seaford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Seaford. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Seaford?
14 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Seaford, Delaware to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Seaford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Seaford include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.