Wilmington, DE 19801
Environmental Risk Assessment • Population: 70,898
Risk Factor Breakdown
Air Quality
Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be of concern for sensitive individuals.
Water Quality
Flood Risk
This area has a relatively low flood risk. Standard homeowner insurance should be adequate in most cases.
Toxic Sites
Very few hazardous waste sites in this area. This is a positive indicator for local environmental health.
Environmental Profile: Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware has moderate air quality with an AQI of 52. Water quality scores 38/100 with 752 health-based violations recorded. The area has 0 toxic release inventory sites. Flood risk is low based on FEMA disaster history.
What This Means For You
Wilmington has received an overall environmental risk score of 36/100 (Good). This means that the area has some environmental concerns that residents should be aware of, but overall conditions are manageable.
The air quality in Wilmington is rated Moderate with an AQI of 52, primarily driven by PM2.5 pollution. Water quality scores 38 out of 100, with 752 reported violations and detected contaminants including Disinfection Byproducts, Nitrate.
Flood risk is classified as Low (X - Minimal Flood Hazard Zone), and there are 0 Superfund sites and 0 Toxics Release Inventory facilities in the area.
How to Protect Yourself in Wilmington
- ✓Air quality is generally acceptable, but monitor AirNow.gov during seasonal events like wildfires or heat waves.
- ✓Consider installing of a certified water filter. Wilmington water has had 752 violations.
- ✓Have your tap water independently tested, especially for lead if your home has older plumbing.
- ✓Read the annual Consumer Confidence Report from your water utility.
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