Dover Afb, DE Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
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
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Overview
We track water quality and 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.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Dover Afb — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Dover Afb: A (99/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
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 ZIP codes 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
Updated daily.
Dover Afb Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Dover Afb: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
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