Delaware · population 8,098
Lead pipes in Georgetown, DE
172 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Georgetown (population 8,098) gets its water from Georgetown Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,083, with 304 more of unknown material.
8.3% of Georgetown 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.3%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Georgetown Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Georgetown Water Department.
Water systems serving Georgetown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 172 | 304 | 8.3% |
| Sand Hill Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2.8% |
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 Georgetown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Georgetown Water Department'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
- Millsboro77 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeville576 unknown
- Blades403 unknown
- Seaford3 lead + galv. lines
- Laurel189 lead + galv. lines
- Lewes95 lead + galv. lines
- Milford117 lead + galv. lines
- Rehoboth Beach11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Georgetown, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Georgetown Water Department, which serves Georgetown, reported 0 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 304 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Georgetown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Georgetown in Georgetown Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000592). Sand Hill Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Georgetown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.