Delaware · population 4,395
Lead pipes in Laurel, DE
189 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Laurel (population 4,395) gets its water from Laurel Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 189 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,517, with 1,152 more of unknown material.
12% of Laurel 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) 12%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Laurel 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 Laurel Water Department.
Water systems serving Laurel
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 189 | 1,152 | 12% |
| Laurel Village MHCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.2% |
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 Laurel
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Laurel 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
- Blades403 unknown
- Seaford3 lead + galv. lines
- Delmar56 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeville576 unknown
- Georgetown172 lead + galv. lines
- Millsboro77 lead + galv. lines
- Millville1,183 unknown
- Milford117 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Laurel, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Laurel Water Department, which serves Laurel, reported 0 lead and 189 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,152 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Laurel?
EPA's service area maps place most of Laurel in Laurel Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000597). Laurel Village MHC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Laurel home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.