Water Quality in Dover, DE (19941)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19941.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

3,435

Population

16

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Rehoboth Pump District (Tui)

Groundwater 81,417 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.71 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bethany Bay Pump District

Groundwater 51,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dewey Beach Water Department

Purchased groundwater 31,000 people served
0 violations

Rehoboth Beach Water Department

Groundwater 25,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Royal Farms - Ellendale - 141

Groundwater 657 people served
0 violations

Sam Yoder & Sons Quality Meats

Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations

Southern Grill Of Ellendale

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Downing'S Loving & Learning Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Chosen Generation

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Hand-N-Hand Early Learning Center

Groundwater 41 people served
0 violations

New Hope Recreation & Development Center

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Fellowship Health Resources

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Township Resturant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Carey'S Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

New Hope Rec. & Dev. Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ellendale Day Care

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.71 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Dover (19941) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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