Water Quality in Dover, DE (19968)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19968.

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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

15,486

Population

29

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)

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)

Milton Water Department

Groundwater 3,200 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Steamboat Landing System 1

Groundwater 448 people served
0 violations

Eagles Nest Fellowship Church

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Smith Landing System 1

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Deep Branch Family Campground

Groundwater 246 people served
0 violations

Steamboat Landing System 2

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Country Corners Market

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Stixs

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Surfing Crab

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Draper King Cole Canning

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Savannah Rd. Center

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Eagles Nest Day Care

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Clifton Canning Company

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Shells Learning Center Iii

All resolved
Groundwater 83 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Acelero Learning Delaware

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Children & Families First - Cool Springs

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 14.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brumbley'S Family Park

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 8.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Milton Day Care Center

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Smith Landing System 2

1 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Kristins Care And Learning Center

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Childrens Center, The

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Broad Creek Landing Campground

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Shells Childcare Center Ii

All resolved
Groundwater 8 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Dj'S Properties, Llc. (Milton)

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Hood'S Daycare

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (19968) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th 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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