Artesian Water Company

New Castle County, DE
DE0000552
People Served
231.1K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
New Castle County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • NI

    Nitrite

    Nitrite is a nitrogen compound from fertilizers and waste. It converts to nitrate in the body and can cause oxygen deficiency in infants, known as "blue baby syndrome".

    1.460 ppm
    EPA limit 1.000 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.215 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chromium

Avg:0.009 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Coliform

Avg:0.600 positive samples
Limit:-

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.200 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:4.000 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Copper

Avg:0.247 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm
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