Idaho · population 1,137
Lead pipes in Dover, ID
22 lines still unidentified
Most of Dover (population 1,137) gets its water from City of Dover. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 22 of 346 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Dover's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Idaho average (0.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 6.4%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for City of Dover (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 14 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 City of Dover.
Water systems serving Dover
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DoverMain system | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Sandpoint Public Works DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Dover
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Dover'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
- Sandpointno lead reported
- Ponderayno lead reported
- Kootenaino lead reported
- Bonners Ferry189 unknown
- Haydenno lead reported
- Dalton Gardens62 unknown
- Moyie Springs1 unknown
- Coeur d'Alene62 unknown
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Questions
Does Dover, ID have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Dover still lists 22 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dover?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dover in City of Dover's service area (PWSID ID1090193). Sandpoint Public Works Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dover home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Dover'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 Dover 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 City of Dover whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.