Water Quality in Dover, DE (19970)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19970.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,524

Population

36

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)

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)

Ocean View Water Department

Purchased groundwater 2,039 people served
0 violations

Mr. Natural Bottled Water

Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations

Bayshore Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 533 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sandy Cove Camping Area

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Pine Tree Campsites

Groundwater 417 people served
0 violations

Pine Tree Campsites

Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations

The Fat Tuna

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Bethany Townhouse Marina

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Old Mill Crab House

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Pine Tree Campsites (System 2)

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Quillens Point

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Magnolias Restaurant And Lounge

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Bethany Crest Llc

1 health-based
Groundwater 115 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 11.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Chit Chats Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Bethany Club Tennis

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ocean View Station

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hocker'S Super Center

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hockers Super Center

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Vines Creek Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

Cottages On White Creek

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Village Square Academy Learning Center

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

Chit Chats Ii

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Magnolia'S Rest. & Lounge

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Lynn'S Chicken & Cheese

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hodge Podge Sandwiches

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sandy Cove Condiminum

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pat'S Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mickey'S Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Murray'S Topside

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kwik Chef

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hickmans Produce & Crabs

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bay Club Clubhouse

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

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

1 violation
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
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 (19970) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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

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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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