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Public water system · DE0000571

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Dover Water Department

Community water system in Kent County, Delaware, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

39,491

Service connections

13,408

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDDE0000571
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served39,491
Service connections13,408
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyDE state drinking water program
City servedDover
StateDelaware
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Dover Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.

Dover Water Department: frequently asked questions

Is Dover Water Department's water safe to drink?

Dover Water Department is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the DE state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Dover Water Department?

Dover Water Department (PWSID DE0000571) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the DE state drinking water program.

How many people does Dover Water Department serve?

Dover Water Department reports serving 39,491 people through 13,408 service connections in Kent County, Delaware.

Where does Dover Water Department get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

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Byron-Gaines Utility AuthorityKent37,464CommunityPurchased surface water