Dover Water Quality
Delaware
The tap water in Dover, Delaware is served by 56 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 251,405 people. 15 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1032 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Dover, Delaware is delivered through 56 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 251,405 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Dover shows 15 total violations across all 56 systems, of which 15 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1032, 8000, 1040, 1925, 0400. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Delaware drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| REHOBOTH PUMP DISTRICT (TUI) | 81,417 | 4 | Health |
| BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT | 51,000 | 0 | Clean |
| DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT | 39,491 | 2 | Health |
| CAMDEN PUMP DISTRICT | 17,208 | 0 | Clean |
| GARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICT | 13,467 | 0 | Clean |
| DOVER AIR FORCE BASE | 11,000 | 0 | Clean |
| BAYSIDE PUMP DISTRICT (TUI) | 8,400 | 0 | Clean |
| EAST NCC DISTRICT | 5,538 | 0 | Clean |
| NORTH WEST PUMP DISTRICT | 4,149 | 0 | Clean |
| BROADKILN BEACH WATER COMPANY (TUI) | 3,171 | 2 | Health |
| BRIDGEVILLE PUMP DISTRICT | 1,542 | 0 | Clean |
| PINEWOOD ACRES | 1,200 | 0 | Clean |
| WILD QUAIL PUMP DISTRICT | 1,017 | 0 | Clean |
| SOUTH EAST PUMP DISTRICT | 936 | 0 | Clean |
| FREDERICA PUMP DISTRICT | 861 | 0 | Clean |
| CLEARBROOKE ESTATES PUMP DISTRICT | 768 | 0 | Clean |
| GRANTS WAY PUMP DISTRICT (TUI) | 639 | 0 | Clean |
| SOUTHWOOD ACRES PUMP DISTRICT | 591 | 0 | Clean |
| BRIDGEVILLE MALL (TUI) | 550 | 1 | Health |
| CANTERBURY CROSSING PUMP DISTRICT | 471 | 0 | Clean |
| KENTON PUMP DISTRICT | 465 | 0 | Clean |
| LAKELAND/BEECHWOOD PUMP DISTRICT | 459 | 0 | Clean |
| HUNTER MILL ESTATES PUMP DISTRICT | 432 | 0 | Clean |
| COUNTRY GROVE | 426 | 0 | Clean |
| PEPPER CREEK DISTRICT (TUI) | 414 | 0 | Clean |
| SOUTH SHORES (TUI) | 402 | 0 | Clean |
| FOREST GROVE PUMP DISTRICT | 330 | 0 | Clean |
| KITTS HUMMOCK IMPROVEMENT ASSOC | 305 | 0 | Clean |
| INDIAN RIVER ACRES PUMP DISTRICT | 300 | 0 | Clean |
| POINT FARM | 270 | 0 | Clean |
| HUNTERS POINTE PUMP DISTRICT | 261 | 0 | Clean |
| VOSHELLS COVE PUMP DISTRICT | 252 | 0 | Clean |
| DOVER AIR PARK | 252 | 0 | Clean |
| COOPER FARM PUMP DISTRICT | 249 | 0 | Clean |
| SANDY RIDGE PUMP DISTRICT | 243 | 0 | Clean |
| GREEN ACRES PUMP DISTRICT | 213 | 0 | Clean |
| FREDERICK LODGE PUMP DISTRICT | 204 | 0 | Clean |
| MEADOWS AT CUBBAGE POND | 201 | 0 | Clean |
| DRAWYERS CREEK PUMP DISTRICT | 192 | 0 | Clean |
| COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE (TUI) | 192 | 2 | Health |
| SUMMIT POND PUMP DISTRICT | 177 | 0 | Clean |
| WOODLANDS OF MILLSBORO PUMP DISTRICT | 171 | 1 | Health |
| MISTY PINES PUMP DISTRICT | 168 | 0 | Clean |
| OAK GROVE ESTATES | 150 | 1 | Health |
| SEA WINDS PUMP DISTRICT | 141 | 0 | Clean |
| FISHERMANS VILLAGE (TUI) | 129 | 0 | Clean |
| PONDS OF WILLOW GROVE | 126 | 0 | Clean |
| WILLOW TREE PROPERTIES LLC | 123 | 0 | Clean |
| LONG FARM ESTATES PUMP DISTRICT | 123 | 0 | Clean |
| WILLOW LAKE PUMP DISTRICT | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| TEAL POINT (TUI) | 117 | 0 | Clean |
| BLUE HERON ESTATES | 111 | 0 | Clean |
| VILLAGE OF GRANDVIEW | 108 | 1 | Health |
| LAUREL PUMP DISTRICT | 81 | 1 | Health |
| GANDER WOODS PUMP DISTRICT | 42 | 0 | Clean |
| STRIMEL'S MHP LLC. | 40 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 1032 | 2023-02-02 |
| 1032 | 2023-02-02 |
| 8000 | 2022-07-01 |
| 1040 | 2019-04-26 |
| 8000 | 2018-07-01 |
| 8000 | 2018-07-01 |
| 1925 | 2018-06-01 |
| 1040 | 2018-04-01 |
| 1925 | 2018-04-01 |
| 1925 | 2018-04-01 |
| 1925 | 2017-09-01 |
| 1925 | 2017-09-01 |
| 1925 | 2017-09-01 |
| 1925 | 2017-09-01 |
| 0400 | 2014-07-09 |
TRI Facilities in Dover
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Garrison Energy Center | 13.9K lbs |
| Griffith Energy Services Inc Carl King Inc | 0 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.