Fluoride in Delaware Well Water

In Delaware, fluoride levels average 1.994 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 6.884 mg/L. The EPA limit is 4 mg/L. Currently 13.4% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 11,390 wells.

Testing for fluoride in Delaware typically costs around $60. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for fluoride cost approximately $635.

The risk level for fluoride in Delaware is rated as moderate. The state average of 1.994 mg/L is 12.6% above the national average of 1.771 mg/L.