Water Quality in Dover, DE (19971)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19971.
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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.
More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,886
Population
58
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (58)
Rehoboth Pump District (Tui)
Bethany Bay Pump District
Dewey Beach Water Department
Rehoboth Beach Water Department
Rehoboth Bay Community
Mcdonalds Inc
Three Seasons Camping Resort
Rehoboth Bay Mobile Home Park
Shawns Hideaway
Burger King - Rehoboth
Seaglass At Rehoboth Beach
Cedar Village Llc
1 health-basedBurger King - Seaford
Henlopen Acres, Town Of
Lamp Post Restaurant Inc
Cindee Ent Inc T/A Happy Crab
Surf Bagel
Midway Shopping Center
Silver View Farm
Rehoboth Bay Mobile Home Park (System 2)
Carey Estates, Llc
Rehoboth Beach C.C. Inc.
Midway Estates
Big Oak Family Camping
Jungle Jims Adventure World
Camelot Mobile Home Park
Blue Coast
Rehoboth Beach Country Club (Old)
Crabby Dicks
Sandpiper Cove Campground
Big Oak Family Camping System
Pine Valley Mobile Home Park
Holiday Acres, Llc
Sand Hill Mobile Home Park
Old Landing Public Golf Course
Silver View Farm
Mr & Mrs Don Irelan
Cherry Creek Valley
6 health-basedLingo Estates
Cedar Court Motel
Midway Shopping Center
Once Upon A Time
Holts Landing State Park
Anchorage Motel
Jack'S Trailer Park
Us Coast Guard Station
Square Rigger Park
Rehoboth Beach Day Care Center
Cedar Court Motor Inn Inc
Carl & Lenny'S
Aircrafters
Magpie & Stump
Willin Motel
Breakwater Estates
Colonial Oaks Motel
Rehoboth Beach Country Club
Carma Lane Cottages And Motel
Peking Gardens
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Dover (19971) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.
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
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.