Delaware · population 2,278
Lead pipes in Delmar, DE
56 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Delmar (population 2,278) gets its water from Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar). That system reported 2 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 765, with 334 more of unknown material.
7.3% of Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar)'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.1%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar).
Water systems serving Delmar
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar)Main system | 2 | 54 | 334 | 7.3% |
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 Delmar
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar)'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
- Laurel189 lead + galv. lines
- Blades403 unknown
- Seaford3 lead + galv. lines
- Millsboro77 lead + galv. lines
- Georgetown172 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeville576 unknown
- Millville1,183 unknown
- Ocean View1,183 unknown
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Questions
Does Delmar, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar), which serves Delmar, reported 2 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 334 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Delmar?
EPA's service area maps place most of Delmar in Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar)'s service area (PWSID DE0000567).
How do I check whether my Delmar home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar)'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 Delmar 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 Delmar Utility Comm (TN of Delmar) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.