Brookside
Brookside, DE water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
Brookside, DE is a small but growing city, with a population near 14,353 and the 6th-largest community in Delaware. Like much of Delaware, Brookside draws its water primarily from Delaware River and coastal aquifers.
Brookside's water outlook is shaped most by saltwater intrusion — the issue that dominates planning across Delaware. Low-lying coastal aquifers are vulnerable to saltwater intrusion and contamination.
Brookside sits in a state that reuses roughly 5% of treated wastewater (minimal programs) and currently experiences severe to extreme drought.
For the bigger picture, see the Delaware state water profile and the related issues below.
At a glance
- Population ~14,353 (6th-largest in Delaware)
- Primary sources: Delaware River and coastal aquifers
- Drought: severe to extreme conditions
- State reuse rate: ~5% of wastewater
Statewide drought history
% of Delaware in severe+ drought (Extreme (D3) now).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
Common questions
Is tap water safe in Brookside?
Brookside is served by community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Statewide, 13.4% of Delaware's systems have a recent health-based violation. Check your provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report for local results.
Where does Brookside get its water?
Brookside draws from the same regional sources that serve Delaware: Delaware River, coastal aquifers.
Related water issues
Saltwater Intrusion
As coastal aquifers are over-pumped and seas rise, saltwater pushes inland and contaminates freshwater supplies for cities from Florida to California.
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