Lead pipes in Kent County, Delaware
How many lead pipes are in Kent County, DE?
Water systems based in Kent County reported 689 lead service lines, 1,922 galvanized lines that need replacing and 12,690 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Dover has the most, with 1,273 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Delaware
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Every Kent County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Dover Water Department | 0 | 1,273 | 6,564 | Not confirmed |
| Camden Wyoming Sewer and Camden Wyoming Sewer and Water Authority | 0 | 472 | 108 | Not confirmed |
| Harrington Harrington Water Department | 458 | 4 | 208 | Not confirmed |
| Clayton Artesian Northern Kent Regional | 206 | 19 | 122 | Not confirmed |
| Milford Milford Water Department | 3 | 114 | 2,740 | Not confirmed |
| Felton Felton Water Department | 20 | 0 | 223 | Not confirmed |
| Garrison Lake Pump District Garrison Lake Pump District | 0 | 18 | 412 | Not confirmed |
| Smyrna Smyrna Water Department | 2 | 7 | 2,211 | Not confirmed |
| Dover Afb Dover Air Force Base | 0 | 7 | 102 | Not confirmed |
| Frederica Frederica Water Department | 0 | 6 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Magnolia Church Creek (Awc) | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Kent County, DE?
Water systems based in Kent County reported 689 lead service lines, 1,922 galvanized lines that need replacing and 12,690 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Dover has the most, with 1,273 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Kent County?
It depends on your water utility. Delaware has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.