New Jersey · population 18,909
Lead pipes in Dover, NJ
314 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dover (population 18,909) gets its water from Dover Water Commission. That system reported 36 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,579, with 4,566 more of unknown material.
4.8% of Dover Water Commission's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Jersey average (4.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Dover Water Commission (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.8 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 Dover Water Commission.
Water systems serving Dover
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Water CommissionMain system | 36 | 278 | 4,566 | 4.8% |
| Wharton Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 150 | 366 | 7.0% |
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 Dover Water Commission'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
- Victory Gardens314 lead + galv. lines
- Wharton150 lead + galv. lines
- Rockaway6 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Arlingtonno lead reported
- Morris Plains769 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Lakes688 lead + galv. lines
- Hopatcong14 lead + galv. lines
- Netcong45 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dover, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Dover Water Commission, which serves Dover, reported 36 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,566 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dover?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dover in Dover Water Commission's service area (PWSID NJ1409001). Wharton Water 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 Dover Water Commission'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 Dover Water Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.