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Is there lead in Wilmington's tap water?

5PPBparts per billion of lead in Wilmington's water at the latest test, in 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Wilmington

2 public water companies list Wilmington as a place they supply. The biggest is Wilmington's water department, with about 5,700 people. The highest latest result among Wilmington's water companies is 5 parts per billion, at Wilmington's water department. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Patterson (Inc As Wilmington) supply just their own grounds or street; most of Wilmington gets its water from Wilmington's water department. Your water bill names yours.

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