Delaware · population 1,330
Lead pipes in Blades, DE
403 lines still unidentified
Most of Blades (population 1,330) gets its water from Town of Blades. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 403 of 570 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Blades'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%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Town of Blades (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Town of Blades.
Water systems serving Blades
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of BladesMain system | 0 | 0 | 403 | 0% |
| Seaford Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 1,967 | <0.1% |
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 Blades
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Blades'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
- Seaford3 lead + galv. lines
- Laurel189 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeville576 unknown
- Delmar56 lead + galv. lines
- Georgetown172 lead + galv. lines
- Millsboro77 lead + galv. lines
- Milford117 lead + galv. lines
- Felton20 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Blades, DE have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Blades still lists 403 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Blades?
EPA's service area maps place most of Blades in Town of Blades's service area (PWSID DE0000865). Seaford Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Blades home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Blades'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 Blades 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 Town of Blades whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.