Delaware · population 25,686
Lead pipes in Middletown, DE
35 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Middletown (population 25,686) gets its water from Middletown Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,473, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Middletown Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Delaware average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Middletown Water Department (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 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 Middletown Water Department.
Water systems serving Middletown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Mt Pleasant MHP, LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13% |
| North West Pump DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Willow Grove MillAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ParksideAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ponds of Odessa (Awc)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Artesian Water CompanyServes nearby areas | 148 | 374 | 29,413 | 0.6% |
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 Middletown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Middletown 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.
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Questions
Does Middletown, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Middletown Water Department, which serves Middletown, reported 0 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middletown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middletown in Middletown Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000614). Mt Pleasant MHP, LLC, North West Pump District, Willow Grove Mill, Parkside, Ponds of Odessa (Awc), Artesian Water Company also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middletown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Middletown 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 Middletown 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 Middletown Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.