Water Quality in Dover, DE (19960)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19960.
Past Health-Based Violations
13 health-based violations were 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 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,774
Population
22
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
13
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Rehoboth Pump District (Tui)
Bethany Bay Pump District
Dewey Beach Water Department
Rehoboth Beach Water Department
Evelyn Morris Elementary School
Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park
8 health-basedChristian Tabernacle & Academy
Pine Haven Mhp And Campsites
5 health-basedPine Haven Mhp System 1
Evelyn I Morris School
Christian Tabernacle And Academy #2
Christian Tabernacle And Academy
Slaughter Neck Community Action Agency
Christian Tabernacle And Academy #1
Pine Haven Mhp And Campsite System #3
Greentop
Slaughter Neck Comm. Action Agency
Slaughter Neck Day Care Center
First Step Preschool
All resolvedJennie Wren Day Care
Lynchs Mobile Home Park
All resolvedFarm View Trailer Park
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Dover (19960) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.
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.