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Dover Afb, DE Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Dover Afb, DE
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Dover Afb: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Drinking water tracked for Dover Afb by DE authorities posts above-average scores - the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.

How Dover Afb Compares

Dover Afb100/100

Delaware avg81/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

A · 100

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

Key Facts for Dover Afb Residents

Average lead level: 0.0035 mg/L.
CDC health risk index: 14.36 - above typical levels.

Dover Afb's Water Providers

One utility dominates residential water service in Dover Afb, DE - out of 1 system in federal records.

Dover Air Force Base
Serves ~11,000 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Dover Afb, Delaware (population ~53), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 11,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Dover Afb: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen	UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI	EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Dover Afb water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0035 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
19902	A	Dover Air Force Base	11,000

All ZIP Codes in Dover Afb

19902 [A]

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Dover Afb Community Health Snapshot

12.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.3%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.7%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 12.5% ↑

Diabetes 14.3% ↑

Mental Health 17.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Dover Afb: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.0035

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Lead risk in Dover Afb appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Dover Afb, DE

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

100/100 safety score

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Dover Afb, DE?

Dover Afb has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

Does Dover Afb water have lead?

The average 90th-percentile lead level in Dover Afb is 0.0035 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Dover Afb compare to Delaware average?

Dover Afb has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is above the Delaware state average of 81/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Dover Afb?

Dover Afb is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 53 people.

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