Lead Pipe Map

Delaware · population 40,191

Lead pipes in Dover, DE

1,273 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Dover (population 40,191) gets its water from Dover Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 1,273 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,336, with 6,564 more of unknown material.

10% of Dover Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Delaware average (1.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1,273Galvanized, replace
6,564Unknown material
4,499Non-lead

Latest lead test for Dover Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Dover Water Department.

Water systems serving Dover

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Dover Water DepartmentMain system01,2736,56410%
Lakeland/Beechwood Pump DistrictAlso serves parts of the city00210%
Kitts Hummock Improvement AssocAlso serves parts of the city00290%

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 Dover

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dover Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapDover Water Department details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Dover, DE have lead pipes?

Yes. Dover Water Department, which serves Dover, reported 0 lead and 1,273 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,564 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Dover?

EPA's service area maps place most of Dover in Dover Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000571). Lakeland/Beechwood Pump District, Kitts Hummock Improvement Assoc also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Dover home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Dover Water Department'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 Dover 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 Dover Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.