Water Quality in Dover, DE (19973)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19973.
Active Health Violations
6 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,834
Population
58
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
6
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
Cambridge
Seaford Water Department
Blades, Town Of
All resolvedGino'S Restaurant
De-Lux Dairy Market - Seaford
Home Town Village Of Cool Branch
3 health-basedSmith Building
Seaford Tastee Freeze
Henson Boy Scout Reservation
Plaza Tapatia
Lake Haven Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedAmerican Original Foods
Pine Ridge Mobile Home Park
Seaford Swimming Pool
Hardscrabble Sandwich Shop
Blades Elementary School
Todd'S Mobile Home Court
Todds Mobile Court
Inv Performance Materials, Llc
Up Country Trailer Park
Usda Agricultural Service Cent
Laurel Diner
B And B Trailer Park #I
Child Craft Company
1 health-basedOllies Imagination Station
Nautico Restaurant
Rainbow Day Care
Anyo Properties
Mike Hall Health Club
Shady Acres Assoc Lp Sys 2
Mt Calvary Day Care # 1
Roberts Bros, Inc.
Snoopys Play House Nursery
Nothing Better
1 health-basedThomas Horseshoe Development
Ladies Auxillary Vfw
E & D Fisheries
Cokesbury United Met. Church
Elks Lodge
Sunrise Motel
Easton Ice Co. Inc.
Reliance Mobile Home Park
Genesis
Mt Calvary Day Care # 2
Motel Seaford
Galestown Community House
Integrity Builders Summer Place,Cp Hebro
Country Kitchen
Royal Farms Store 125 - Seaford
Avalon Market
Tender Loving Care Nursey
Dugout Bar B Que Lounge & Restaurant The
Grayling Ilc Seaford
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.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Dover (19973) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
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.