Ohio · population 12,946
Lead pipes in Dover, OH
No lead lines reported
Most of Dover (population 12,946) gets its water from Dover City PWS, which reported 5,592 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Dover City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Dover City PWS (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 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 City PWS.
Water systems serving Dover
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover City PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Philadelphia City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 394 | 7,249 | 4.7% |
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 City PWS'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
- New Philadelphia394 lead + galv. lines
- Strasburg726 unknown
- Tuscarawas1 lead + galv. lines
- Uhrichsville69 lead + galv. lines
- Gnadenhutten160 unknown
- Dennison69 lead + galv. lines
- Navarre3 lead + galv. lines
- Massillon1,119 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dover, OH have lead pipes?
Dover City PWS, which serves Dover, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Dover?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dover in Dover City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7900412). New Philadelphia City PWS 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 City PWS'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 City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.