GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT Lead Service Line Inventory
What You Need to Know
Georgetown Water Department serves about 7,259 residents in Delaware. Like all US water systems, they are required by federal law to maintain and publicly share an inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that carry water from the main line to individual homes.
Current status: Georgetown Water Department has not yet inventoried their lead service lines. This means there is no public count yet of how many homes may have lead pipes.
This does not mean your home is lead-free. It means the inventory work is still in progress or has not been completed.
What Is a Lead Service Line?
A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the municipal water main buried under the street. Lead pipes were common in homes built before the 1980s, especially in older neighborhoods. Lead can leach into drinking water, particularly if water sits in pipes overnight or if the water is acidic.
The only way to know if your home has a lead service line is to:
- Check your home's age and location (older homes in older neighborhoods are higher risk)
- Contact your water utility directly and ask
- Have a plumber inspect the pipe entering your home
What Should You Do Right Now?
Contact Georgetown Water Department directly. Ask them:
- Whether your specific address has a lead service line
- When they expect to finish their inventory
- What interim steps they recommend (like flushing protocols)
- Whether they have a replacement assistance program
You can also request a copy of their lead service line inventory or replacement plan once it becomes available.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or have young children, the CDC recommends you take extra precautions. Flush your tap for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking, and use cold water (not hot) for drinking and cooking—hot water dissolves lead faster.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact your utility: Call or email Georgetown Water Department to ask about lead service lines at your address.
- Request the inventory: Ask when their lead service line inventory will be complete and available online.
- Check your home: If built before 1980, ask a plumber to identify the material of the service line entering your home.
- For health concerns: If you have concerns about lead exposure, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead hotline.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Georgetown Water Department have lead service lines?
Georgetown Water Department has not yet completed a public inventory of lead service lines. Contact the utility directly to find out if your home has one.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact your water utility and give them your address. A plumber can also inspect the pipe entering your home—lead is soft and silver-gray in color. Homes built before 1980 are at higher risk.
Is my water safe if I have a lead service line?
Lead can leach into water, especially in older pipes or acidic water. Flush your tap for 30 seconds before drinking, use cold water for drinking and cooking, and consider a point-of-use water filter certified for lead.
When will Georgetown Water Department replace lead service lines?
Contact the utility directly for their replacement timeline and any assistance programs available. Many water systems are still planning their replacement schedules.