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Rehoboth Bch, DE: Lead Above EPA Limits - Home Safety 83/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Rehoboth Bch, DE
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Rehoboth Bch: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Looking at federal monitoring data for Rehoboth Bch, DE: the city clears benchmarks set under the Safe Drinking Water Act with room to spare - recorded exceedances are rare, and the systems serving local households have not triggered any pattern of repeat deficiencies in recent cycles.

How Rehoboth Bch Compares

Rehoboth Bch83/100

Delaware avg81/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

B · 83

Avg Safety Score

ZIPs Exceeding Lead Limit

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

$561K

Median Home Value

$1,800

Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Rehoboth Bch Water: The Quick Version

Average lead level: 0.023 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
CDC health risk index: 14.77 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Rehoboth Bch

Water delivery in Rehoboth Bch, DE is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 5 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.

Dewey Beach Water Department
Serves ~31,000 people

B
Rehoboth Beach Water Department
Serves ~25,000 people

B
Lewes Board of Public Works
Serves ~9,627 people

B

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rehoboth Bch, Delaware (population ~15,528), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 67,600 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 Rehoboth Bch: B (83/100)

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

Rehoboth Bch water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0230 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
1 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
19971	B	Rehoboth Beach Water Department	25,000

All ZIP Codes in Rehoboth Bch

19971 [B]

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.

CDC Health Data for Rehoboth Bch

10.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

13.8%

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 10.5% ↑

Diabetes 14.2% ↑

Mental Health 13.8% ↓

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

How Old Is Rehoboth Bch's Housing Stock?

1996

Median Build Year

38%

Built Before 1986

11%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Plumbing risk in residential housing tracks directly to construction era: pre-1986 homes may have lead-soldered copper joints; pre-1970 homes may have lead pipes outright. Rehoboth Bch's median build year of 1996 places the city in a moderate risk zone where neither era dominates the housing inventory. Understanding which side of the 1986 threshold a specific property falls on - and whether it predates 1970 - is the most actionable starting point for a homeowner trying to assess their own tap water exposure.

1996

Median Year Built

38%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

11%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (11%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Rehoboth Bch were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Rehoboth Bch: Remediation Cost in Perspective

What does remediation cost in financial context for Rehoboth Bch homeowners? Proportionally very little - the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.

Median Home Value

$561,300

Est. Remediation

$1,800

Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in Rehoboth Bch are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$2,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 59% above the Delaware average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Rehoboth Bch

1 of 1

ZIPs Over EPA Lead Limit

38%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.023

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.

Older stock in Rehoboth Bch represents 38% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.

<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (100% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Rehoboth Bch

880

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$13,076

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Rehoboth Bch contains 880 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,076. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,800</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Rehoboth Bch, DE

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.023 mg/L avg lead

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

1 monitored ZIP code

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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

83/100 safety score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Rehoboth Bch, DE?

Rehoboth Bch has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) 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 Rehoboth Bch water have lead?

The average 90th-percentile lead level in Rehoboth Bch is 0.023 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Rehoboth Bch compare to Delaware average?

Rehoboth Bch has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is above the Delaware state average of 81/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Rehoboth Bch?

Rehoboth Bch is served by 5 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 15,528 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Rehoboth Bch?

Estimated remediation costs in Rehoboth Bch average $1,800 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $2,600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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