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Is there lead in Wilmington's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Wilmington Water Department's water at the latest test, from 2021 to 2023

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Wilmington

2 public water companies list Wilmington as a place they supply. The biggest is the Wilmington Water Department, with about 107,976 people. The highest latest result among Wilmington's water companies is 2 parts per billion, at Veolia Water Delaware Inc. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Veolia Water Delaware Inc supply just their own grounds or street; most of Wilmington gets its water from the Wilmington Water Department. Your water bill names yours.

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