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)
Bethany Bay Pump District
Dover Water Department
Dewey Beach Water Department
Rehoboth Beach Water Department
Milford Water Department
Meding And Sons
5 health-basedDe-Lux Dairy Market - Laurel
Primehook Water Company
Baltimore Aircoil
Caulk Ld Co
Port Delmarva Inc
Pine Haven Mob Pk & Campsite
Shawnee Country Club
Mispillion Marina
Colony Inn Motel
Slaughter Beach Water Company
Colony Inn Restaurant
Slaughter Beach Water Iii
Rookery South
Cedar Creek Estates
Jenkins Foods Corp
Shawnee Country Club (System #2)
Rookery North (System #1)
Fenwick Islander Motel
Shore Best Poultry
Baker Exxon
Lynch Heights Fuel Corp
Sail Loft
Hertrich
Shore Stop #237 Milford (Northside Rt1)
Geyer'S Restaurant
Slaughter Beach Water Iv
Lineage Logistics
All resolvedShawnee Country Club (System #4)
J & W Grocery,Produce,Snack Br
Kent Sussex Christian School
Shawnee Country Store
Abbotts Mill Nature Center
Milford Christian School
Kent Co Regional Wastewater Facility
Lloyds Deli And Resale Shop
Hertrich Family Of Auto Dealerships
1 health-basedIsland Field Site
Slaughter Beach Water I
Diamond State Telephone Co.
Issac'S Labor Camp
Hertrich Of Pocomoke South Inc.
1 health-basedWoodlawn Apartments
South Bowers Improvement Association
United States Cold Storage
Po'Boys
Isle Of Fenwick Townhouse
Spring Hill Center
Bill - Lin - Sue
Moores Lake Shopping Center
Ig Burton Of Berlin (Prev Berlin Chevro)
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.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.