Delaware · population 3,702
Lead pipes in Lewes, DE
95 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lewes (population 3,702) gets its water from Lewes Board of Public Works. That system reported 63 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,742, with 1,815 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Lewes Board of Public Works'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%).
- Lead 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Lewes Board of Public Works (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 21.6 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 Lewes Board of Public Works.
Water systems serving Lewes
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Board of Public WorksMain system | 63 | 32 | 1,815 | 2.5% |
| Artesian Northern Sussex RegionalAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Angola Beach EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Rehoboth Pump District (Tui)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0% |
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 Lewes
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lewes Board of Public Works'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
- Rehoboth Beach11 lead + galv. lines
- Georgetown172 lead + galv. lines
- Millsboro77 lead + galv. lines
- Millville1,183 unknown
- Ocean View1,183 unknown
- Bethany Beach1,082 unknown
- Milford117 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeville576 unknown
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Questions
Does Lewes, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Lewes Board of Public Works, which serves Lewes, reported 63 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,815 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lewes?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lewes in Lewes Board of Public Works's service area (PWSID DE0000602). Artesian Northern Sussex Regional, Angola Beach Estates, Rehoboth Pump District (Tui) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lewes home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lewes Board of Public Works'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 Lewes 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 Lewes Board of Public Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.