Dover
Yes. Tap water in Dover is low risk across 6 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
6 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Bayside Pump District (tui)
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 8,400 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Is it safe?
Bethany Bay Pump District
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 52,684 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Is it safe?
Camden Pump District
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 17,208 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Is it safe?
Dover Air Force Base
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 11,000 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Is it safe?
Dover Water Department
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 39,491 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Is it safe?
East Ncc District
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 5,538 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Source
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.
Covers community water systems serving 3,300 people or more. The rating uses health-based violations of federal drinking-water standards in the last three years, and whether those violations have been fixed. Each system is placed at a town it serves, so positions are approximate.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in Dover, Delaware?
Yes. Tap water in Dover is low risk across 6 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
Where do these ratings come from?
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.