Water Quality in Dover, DE (19963)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19963.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

23,500

Population

57

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (57)

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)

Milford Water Department

Groundwater 9,800 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Meding And Sons

5 health-based
Groundwater 515 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved

De-Lux Dairy Market - Laurel

Groundwater 457 people served
0 violations

Primehook Water Company

Groundwater 441 people served
0 violations

Baltimore Aircoil

Groundwater 430 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Caulk Ld Co

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Port Delmarva Inc

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Pine Haven Mob Pk & Campsite

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Shawnee Country Club

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Mispillion Marina

Groundwater 270 people served
0 violations

Colony Inn Motel

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Slaughter Beach Water Company

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Colony Inn Restaurant

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Slaughter Beach Water Iii

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Rookery South

Groundwater 222 people served
0 violations

Cedar Creek Estates

Groundwater 204 people served
0 violations

Jenkins Foods Corp

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Shawnee Country Club (System #2)

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Rookery North (System #1)

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Fenwick Islander Motel

Groundwater 124 people served
0 violations

Shore Best Poultry

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Baker Exxon

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lynch Heights Fuel Corp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sail Loft

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hertrich

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shore Stop #237 Milford (Northside Rt1)

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Geyer'S Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Slaughter Beach Water Iv

Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations

Lineage Logistics

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shawnee Country Club (System #4)

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

J & W Grocery,Produce,Snack Br

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Kent Sussex Christian School

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Shawnee Country Store

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Abbotts Mill Nature Center

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Milford Christian School

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Kent Co Regional Wastewater Facility

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lloyds Deli And Resale Shop

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hertrich Family Of Auto Dealerships

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Island Field Site

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Slaughter Beach Water I

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Diamond State Telephone Co.

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Issac'S Labor Camp

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Hertrich Of Pocomoke South Inc.

1 health-based
Groundwater 35 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodlawn Apartments

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

South Bowers Improvement Association

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

United States Cold Storage

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Po'Boys

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Isle Of Fenwick Townhouse

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Spring Hill Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bill - Lin - Sue

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Moores Lake Shopping Center

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Ig Burton Of Berlin (Prev Berlin Chevro)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

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

5 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Dover (19963) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 67th 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

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

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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