Water Quality in Dover, DE (19950)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19950.

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. There are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,918

Population

24

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

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)

Dover Water Department

Groundwater 39,491 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 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)

Greenwood Water Department

All resolved
Groundwater 973 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Yoder'S Dutch Oven

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Greenwood Mennonite School

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nanticoke Homes (#1)

Groundwater 275 people served
0 violations

Nanitcoke Homes

Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations

Custom Decorative Molding (Production)

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Delaware Electric Co-Op

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Greenwood Life Community

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Clark Mobile Court

Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations

Nanticoke Homes (Well 4)

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Lettuce Bowl Restaurant

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Stargate Pizza Restaurant

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Country Rest Home

1 health-based
Groundwater 65 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Greenwood Country Retirement

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nanticoke Business Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Country Kids Child Care

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Layton'S Riviera

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Custom Decorative Molding

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Pumpkin Grove Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

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 (19950) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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