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DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT

Serving 4 cities in DE

Action Needed
4 MCL violations recorded
39K
People Served
4
Cities
1
Water Sources
4
MCL Violations

Official DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT Resources

DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT Service Area

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Service Area

This map shows the approximate service area for DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT. Actual coverage may vary. Contact the utility directly to confirm service availability at your address.

DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT Water Quality Grade

F
Failing

Significant water quality issues. Filter recommended.

Quality Score0/100
12
Above Health Guidelines
4
EPA Violations

Grade is calculated based on contaminants exceeding health guidelines (MCLG) and EPA Maximum Contaminant Level violations. A = Excellent (90-100), B = Good (80-89), C = Fair (70-79), D = Poor (60-69), F = Failing (<60).

Is DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT Water Safe to Drink?

DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT has reported 12 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one city served. The utility has 4 MCL violations on record. We recommend reviewing individual city reports below for specific water quality details.

This utility serves 39,491 people across 4 cities in DE. Water quality can vary by location within the service area. Check individual city pages below for detailed contaminant data specific to your area.

DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT Service Area

DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT Contact & Information

Emergency Line

302-736-7035

24/7 After-Hours

Mailing Address

City of Dover Public Works Dept P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903

Water Sources & Treatment

Water Sources

Groundwater

Treatment Methods

disinfectionfiltrationpre-oxidation with chlorinesoftening

Disinfectant Used

hypochlorite, ozone

DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT Annual Water Quality Reports

2026 Water Quality Report
Latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
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Historical reports are being compiled. Check back soon for archived water quality data.

What is a CCR? The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that water utilities are required by the EPA to provide to customers. It contains information about your water source, detected contaminants, and compliance status.

EPA Violations

4 Maximum Contaminant Level Violations

This utility has recorded MCL violations, indicating contaminant levels exceeded federal legal limits. These violations are aggregated across all cities served.

Check individual city reports for specific violation details and current status.

Recommended Water Filters for DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT

Based on water quality data from cities served by DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT, we recommend NSF-certified filters that can remove contaminants above health guidelines.

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