Delaware · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kent County, DE
21 community water systems serving Kent County reported 689 lead and 1,922 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,998 of unknown material. The most are in Dover Water Department.
5.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Delaware average (1.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Kent County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Water DepartmentDover | 0 | 1,273 | 6,564 | 10% |
| Camden Wyoming Sewer and Water AuthorityCamden-Wyoming | 0 | 472 | 108 | 19% |
| Harrington Water DepartmentHarrington | 458 | 4 | 208 | 33% |
| Artesian Northern Kent RegionalClayton | 206 | 19 | 122 | 9.0% |
| Milford Water DepartmentMilford | 3 | 114 | 2,740 | 2.2% |
| Felton Water DepartmentFelton | 20 | 0 | 223 | 3.3% |
| Garrison Lake Pump DistrictSmyrna | 0 | 18 | 412 | 0.4% |
| Smyrna Water DepartmentSmyrna | 2 | 7 | 2,211 | 0.2% |
| Dover Air Force BaseDover Afb | 0 | 7 | 102 | 2.4% |
| Frederica Water DepartmentFrederica | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Church Creek (Awc)Magnolia | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Camden Pump DistrictCamden-Wyoming | 0 | 0 | 206 | 0% |
| Southwood Acres Pump DistrictMagnolia | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Kitts Hummock Improvement AssocDover | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Lakeland/Beechwood Pump DistrictDover | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Hedgerow HollowSmyrna | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Paradise EstatesFelton | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Forest Grove Pump DistrictHartly | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| BurtonwoodCheswold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pinewood AcresCheswold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wild Quail Pump DistrictCamden-Wyoming | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Kent County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kent County reported 689 lead and 1,922 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,998 of unknown material.
Which Kent County water systems have the most lead lines?
Dover Water Department (1,273), Camden Wyoming Sewer and Water Authority (472), Harrington Water Department (462).
How do I check my home in Kent County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.