Delaware · 40 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sussex County, DE
40 community water systems serving Sussex County reported 131 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,498 of unknown material. The most are in Laurel Water Department.
0.6% of these systems' 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Sussex County
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 Sussex County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sussex County reported 131 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,498 of unknown material.
Which Sussex County water systems have the most lead lines?
Laurel Water Department (189), Georgetown Water Department (172), Lewes Board of Public Works (95).
How do I check my home in Sussex 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.