Delaware · population 4,511
Lead pipes in Clayton, DE
225 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clayton (population 4,511) gets its water from Artesian Northern Kent Regional. That system reported 206 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,513, with 122 more of unknown material.
9.0% of Artesian Northern Kent Regional's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Delaware average (1.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 4.9%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Artesian Northern Kent Regional (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Artesian Northern Kent Regional.
Water systems serving Clayton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesian Northern Kent RegionalMain system | 206 | 19 | 122 | 9.0% |
| Smyrna Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 2 | 7 | 2,211 | 0.2% |
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 Clayton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Artesian Northern Kent Regional'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.
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Questions
Does Clayton, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Artesian Northern Kent Regional, which serves Clayton, reported 206 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 122 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clayton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clayton in Artesian Northern Kent Regional's service area (PWSID DE00A0673). Smyrna Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clayton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Artesian Northern Kent Regional'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 Clayton 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 Artesian Northern Kent Regional whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.