Delaware · population 8,952
Lead pipes in Seaford, DE
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Seaford (population 8,952) gets its water from Seaford Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,235, with 1,967 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Seaford 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Seaford Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 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 Seaford Water Department.
Water systems serving Seaford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 3 | 1,967 | <0.1% |
| Town of BladesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 403 | 0% |
| Home Town Village of Cool BranchAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Mobile Gardens IAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0% |
| Scottsdale Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
| Sussex Manor Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 87 | 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 Seaford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Seaford 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
- Bridgeville576 unknown
- Laurel189 lead + galv. lines
- Georgetown172 lead + galv. lines
- Delmar56 lead + galv. lines
- Millsboro77 lead + galv. lines
- Milford117 lead + galv. lines
- Felton20 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Seaford, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Seaford Water Department, which serves Seaford, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,967 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Seaford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Seaford in Seaford Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000246). Town of Blades, Home Town Village of Cool Branch, Mobile Gardens I, Scottsdale Mobile Home Park, Sussex Manor Mobile Home Park also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Seaford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Seaford 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 Seaford 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 Seaford Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.