Lewes Tap Water Quality Report
Lewes's water record shows 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level. We recommend using a certified water filter.
4 other systems serving parts of Lewes report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. ANGOLA BEACH ESTATES (2 above guidelines), TALL PINES RESORT COMMUNITY SYS2 (1 above guidelines), TALL PINES RESORT COMMUNITY SYS1 (1 above guidelines), ARTESIAN NORTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL (1 above guidelines)
People Served
9,400
Health-based violations since 2020
0
LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jul 2025 · LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Lewes Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Lewes's water record shows 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Lewes's water.
LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, Lewes's water system, serves 9,400 people. 6 other systems also serve parts of Lewes. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS is from Jul 2025.
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Lewes Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Lewes, DE
We read Lewes, DE’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level
- 119 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Lewes
Based on Lewes's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs and to reduce lead (its water system's EPA lead 90th percentile is above the 15 ppb action level).
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Whirlpool Corporation
W11569861
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.52 gpm
Removes 22 contaminants:
+17 more
Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Trichloroethylene, Turbidity
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level, independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 4 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Lewes's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Lewes includes turbidity and sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Lewes, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Lewes? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Sussex County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Lewes
Lewes's tap water measures 2.4 grains per gallon (41.2 mg/L) — soft on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 2.4 gpg water in Lewes — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Delaware as a whole, read water softener cost in Delaware — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lewes Tap Water
Lewes's water record shows 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and an EPA lead 90th percentile above the 15 ppb action level. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Lewes's water.
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