Public Water Partners

FRANKFORD, DE · Sussex County

DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Delaware’s official records. Always confirm current status with Delaware before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID)
DE0000825
System type
Community Water System
Population served
31,000
Service connections
2,771
Ownership
local government
Water source
groundwater (wells)

DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT is among the 8 largest community water systems in Delaware, serving 31,000 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.

Violation history

No violations on record for this system.

Enforcement actions

No enforcement actions on record for this system.

Common questions

Is DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

Does DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

BURDELL, PARKER

302-855-7372

FRANKFORD, DE 19945