DOVER WATER COMMISSION Water Quality Report
Population
27,806
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 11
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
11 violations in the past 5 years
System Details
- PWSID
- NJ1409001
- Population Served
- 27,806
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- New Jersey
- EPA Region
- 2
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 8 |
| Cyanide | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Selenium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 4030 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Radium-226 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Contaminant 1052 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
Violation History
2025
1
2024
10
2017
2
2015
1
2014
6
2013
2
2012
2
Total violations on record: 24
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Radium-226, Selenium
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
24violations total
86% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.