Iron in Delaware Well Water

In Delaware, iron levels average 0.226 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 0.906 mg/L. The EPA limit is 0.3 mg/L. Currently 9.7% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 8,245 wells.

Testing for iron in Delaware typically costs around $93. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for iron cost approximately $1,501.

The risk level for iron in Delaware is rated as moderate. The state average of 0.226 mg/L is 73.9% above the national average of 0.130 mg/L.