Delaware · population 1,249
Lead pipes in Bellefonte, DE
78 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellefonte (population 1,249) gets its water from Veolia Water Delaware, INC. That system reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 40,442, with 35,490 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Veolia Water Delaware, INC's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Delaware average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water Delaware, INC (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Veolia Water Delaware, INC.
Water systems serving Bellefonte
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water Delaware, INCMain system | 0 | 78 | 35,490 | 0.2% |
| Wilmington Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 1,708 | 669 | 11,241 | 7.7% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bellefonte
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia Water Delaware, INC's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Wilmington2,377 lead + galv. lines
- Elsmere522 lead + galv. lines
- New Castle19 lead + galv. lines
- Delaware17 lead + galv. lines
- Newark1 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown35 lead + galv. lines
- Townsend522 lead + galv. lines
- Smyrna9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellefonte, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water Delaware, INC, which serves Bellefonte, reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,490 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellefonte?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellefonte in Veolia Water Delaware, INC's service area (PWSID DE0000564). Wilmington Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellefonte home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Water Delaware, INC's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bellefonte be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Veolia Water Delaware, INC whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.