Pennsylvania · population 1,965
Lead pipes in Dover, PA
576 lines still unidentified
Most of Dover (population 1,965) gets its water from Dover Boro Water Sys. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 576 of 653 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Dover Boro Water Sys's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 12%
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Dover Boro Water Sys.
Water systems serving Dover
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Boro Water SysMain system | 0 | 0 | 576 | 0% |
| Dover TWP Water SysServes 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 Dover Boro Water Sys'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
- West York120 lead + galv. lines
- North York120 lead + galv. lines
- York120 lead + galv. lines
- Manchester120 lead + galv. lines
- East Berlin32 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Grove120 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Wolf120 lead + galv. lines
- Jacobus120 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dover, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Dover Boro Water Sys still lists 576 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dover?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dover in Dover Boro Water Sys's service area (PWSID PA7670072). Dover TWP Water Sys 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 Boro Water Sys'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 Boro Water Sys whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.