Lead Pipe Map

Delaware · population 1,375

Lead pipes in Felton, DE

20 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Felton (population 1,375) gets its water from Felton Water Department. That system reported 20 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 609, with 223 more of unknown material.

3.3% of Felton Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Delaware average (1.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

20Lead
0Galvanized, replace
223Unknown material
366Non-lead

Latest lead test for Felton Water Department (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Felton Water Department.

Water systems serving Felton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Felton Water DepartmentMain system2002233.3%
Paradise EstatesAlso serves parts of the city0020%

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 Felton

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

Find the official inventory mapFelton Water Department details

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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 Felton, DE have lead pipes?

Yes. Felton Water Department, which serves Felton, reported 20 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 223 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Felton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Felton in Felton Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000580). Paradise Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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