Delaware · population 3,023
Lead pipes in Ocean View, DE
1,183 lines still unidentified
Most of Ocean View (population 3,023) gets its water from Bethany Bay Pump District. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,183 of 12,048 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Bethany Bay Pump District'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%
- Unknown 9.8%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Bethany Bay Pump District (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): 2.3 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 Bethany Bay Pump District.
Water systems serving Ocean View
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Bay Pump DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,183 | 0% |
| Bayshore Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 308 | 0% |
| Cedar LandingAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Quillens PointAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Bethany Beach Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,082 | 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 Ocean View
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bethany Bay Pump District'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
- Bethany Beach1,082 unknown
- Millville1,183 unknown
- Millsboro77 lead + galv. lines
- Rehoboth Beach11 lead + galv. lines
- Lewes95 lead + galv. lines
- Georgetown172 lead + galv. lines
- Delmar56 lead + galv. lines
- Laurel189 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ocean View, DE have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Bethany Bay Pump District still lists 1,183 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ocean View?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ocean View in Bethany Bay Pump District's service area (PWSID DE0000221). Bayshore Mobile Home Park, Cedar Landing, Quillens Point, Bethany Beach Water Department also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ocean View home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bethany Bay Pump District'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 Ocean View 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 Bethany Bay Pump District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.