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Is Middletown tap water safe to drink?
Yes. Middletown’s drinking water meets federal and state drinking water standards. Routine monitoring covers regulated contaminants, and results are reviewed to confirm compliance.
Is Middletown tap water hard?
Hardness can vary across Middletown depending on well conditions and distribution factors, and it may not be listed as a reported value in every summary table. If you’re seeing scale buildup, reduced soap lather, or spotty glassware, an in-home test is the fastest way to confirm hardness at your address.
Is there PFAS in Middletown tap water?
PFAS monitoring and reporting depends on the utility’s testing schedule and published updates. The most current PFAS details are typically listed in the utility’s water-quality materials or supplemental monitoring notices.
Does Middletown tap water have fluoride?
Yes. Fluoride is present, with results shown in the report tables (highest level listed around 0.6149 ppm), which is below the EPA maximum contaminant level of 4.0 ppm.
Where does Middletown get its tap water?
Water serving Middletown comes from the Upper Potomac and Magothy aquifers through three wells, with well depths ranging from about 374 feet to 838 feet. These aquifers are described as confined and protected from influences such as past farming activities and saltwater intrusion.
Does Middletown have any water system interconnections?
Yes. Middletown’s water system has interconnections that can receive water from Artesian Water Company’s northern New Castle County system, which adds operational flexibility and support.
How is Middletown water treated?
Middletown’s water is disinfected and monitored to maintain safety through distribution. Chlorine is used to control microbes, and water quality is tested at required intervals to confirm ongoing compliance.
Does Middletown tap water contain chlorine?
Yes. Chlorine is used to control microbes. The report lists chlorine results with a highest level around 1.0 ppm, staying within the allowable disinfectant standard.
Are there disinfection byproducts (TTHMs / HAA5) in Middletown water?
Yes. Like most disinfected systems, disinfection byproducts can form. Reported values are within regulatory limits, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs): highest level listed around 30 ppb (range shown up to about 29.53 ppb) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5): highest level listed around 5 ppb (range shown up to about 4.956 ppb)
Is there lead in Middletown tap water?
Lead typically comes from household plumbing materials rather than the groundwater source. The lead and copper table shows 0 sites over the action level, and the listed 90th percentile lead value is 0 ppb in the sampling period shown.
What about copper levels in Middletown?
Copper monitoring is also included. The table lists a 90th percentile copper value of 0.457 ppm, with 0 sites over the action level in the sampling period shown.
What is the pH of Middletown water?
The Delaware secondary standards table lists pH results averaging around 7.0, with a range shown from about 6.7 to 7.3.
Does Middletown water have iron?
Yes, iron is listed under Delaware secondary drinking water standards. The table shows iron results averaging around 80 ppb, with values ranging from about 10 to 490 ppb. Iron can contribute to metallic taste or staining in some homes, depending on plumbing and water-use patterns.
Are sodium and alkalinity listed for Middletown water?
Yes. The unregulated table includes alkalinity (average shown around 76) and sodium (listed in the same section). These values help describe general water characteristics that can influence taste and scaling tendencies.
Are radionuclides monitored in Middletown water?
Yes. The regulated table includes radionuclide results such as combined radium (226/228) and gross alpha measurements, shown within applicable standards.
Do I need a water softener or filter in Middletown?
Many homeowners choose additional treatment for comfort and protection: A water softener helps reduce mineral-related scale and protects fixtures and water-using appliances and a drinking water filter (including reverse osmosis) can improve taste and reduce a wider range of trace compounds at the tap.
How does Middletown monitor water quality?
Middletown follows required sampling and reporting requirements, with testing used to confirm the water remains compliant as it’s treated and distributed.
Where Can I Get A Local Tap Water Quality Report?
You can access the most recent Middletown Tap Water Quality Report here.
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We were dealing with spotty dishes and mineral buildup around faucets. After getting a softener installed, the difference was immediate — cleaner glassware, better showers, and less residue around fixtures. Great experience from start to finish in Middletown.
Our home’s water is from local wells and we wanted a solution that would help protect plumbing and appliances. The system has helped with scale, and laundry rinses better too. The team was professional, on time, and easy to work with.
We added reverse osmosis for drinking water and it’s been a big improvement. Coffee tastes better and we’re using fewer bottled waters. Installation was clean and the system has been simple to maintain.
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