Delaware · population 13,326
Lead pipes in Smyrna, DE
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Smyrna (population 13,326) gets its water from Smyrna Water Department. That system reported 2 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,600, with 2,211 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Smyrna 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Smyrna Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Smyrna Water Department.
Water systems serving Smyrna
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna Water DepartmentMain system | 2 | 7 | 2,211 | 0.2% |
| Garrison Lake Pump DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 18 | 412 | 0.4% |
| Delaware Correctional CenterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hedgerow HollowAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Artesian Northern Kent RegionalServes nearby areas | 206 | 19 | 122 | 9.0% |
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 Smyrna
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Smyrna 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 Smyrna, DE have lead pipes?
Yes. Smyrna Water Department, which serves Smyrna, reported 2 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,211 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Smyrna?
EPA's service area maps place most of Smyrna in Smyrna Water Department's service area (PWSID DE0000657). Garrison Lake Pump District, Delaware Correctional Center, Hedgerow Hollow, Artesian Northern Kent Regional also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Smyrna home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.