ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY Lead Service Line Inventory
Artesian Water Company serves about 231,000 people across Delaware. Like all US water utilities, the company is required to maintain a public inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that connect homes to the main water system.
What we know right now
Artesian Water Company's lead service line inventory data is not yet available in this directory. The utility has not reported counts of lead, non-lead, galvanized, or unknown service lines to regulators, or those records have not been disclosed publicly.
This does not mean your home is safe or unsafe. It means the utility has not yet completed or shared its inventory. Lead service lines are most common in older homes and areas built before the 1980s, but the only way to know if your home has one is to:
1. Contact your water utility directly and ask 2. Have a licensed plumber inspect the line on your property 3. Get your water tested (free or low-cost testing is often available through your local health department)
What you should do
Water from lead service lines can contain lead, especially if the water sits in the pipes overnight or if your home's plumbing also contains lead solder or brass fittings. The EPA and CDC recommend testing your drinking water if your home was built before 1986 or if you're pregnant or have young children.
Artesian Water Company is required by law to develop and share this inventory. If the data still isn't available, reaching out to the utility can help ensure they know residents want transparency.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Artesian Water Company and ask: "Do I have a lead service line?" Request their lead service line inventory or inspection records for your address.
- Get your water tested through a certified lab; your local health department can recommend options.
- If you have young children, discuss water testing with your pediatrician or call the CDC's lead hotline at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
- Learn about treatment options like point-of-use filters (certified for lead) while you wait for line replacement, if needed.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Artesian Water Company have lead pipes?
Artesian Water Company has not publicly reported its lead service line inventory yet. Contact the utility directly to ask if your address has a lead service line, or have a plumber inspect it.
How do I know if my water has lead?
The only reliable way is to test your water. Contact your local health department for a certified lab, or ask Artesian Water Company for their testing program. If your home was built before 1986, testing is especially important.
Is water from a lead service line always unsafe to drink?
Lead levels depend on water chemistry, pipe age, and how long water sits in the line. Testing is the only way to know your levels. If lead is found, point-of-use filters and flushing can help while you arrange line replacement.
Can Artesian Water Company replace my lead service line?
Contact Artesian Water Company to ask about their replacement program and whether they cover costs for the portion on your property. Some utilities share this cost with homeowners.