EAST NCC DISTRICT Lead Service Line Inventory
What You Need To Know
EAST NCC DISTRICT serves approximately 5,538 people in Delaware. The utility draws its water from groundwater sources.
Current inventory status: The utility has not yet completed a lead service line inventory. This means there is no public list yet showing which homes are connected to lead pipes.
Why This Matters
Lead service lines are pipes made of lead that connect a water main (buried under the street) to individual homes. Water traveling through these pipes can pick up lead, especially in homes with acidic water or older plumbing fixtures. Infants, young children, and pregnant people face the greatest health risks from lead exposure.
Federal law now requires all water utilities to map out where lead service lines exist and share that information with customers by October 2024. Many utilities are still working to complete these inventories—especially smaller systems like EAST NCC DISTRICT.
What To Do Now
1. Contact your utility directly to ask: - Do you know if my home has a lead service line? - When will the lead service line inventory be available? - What interim steps are recommended while you complete the inventory?
2. Reduce your risk in the meantime by running cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if your pipes haven't been used for several hours. Use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches lead faster).
3. Get your water tested if you have young children, are pregnant, or want peace of mind. Many health departments offer low-cost or free testing. Contact the Delaware Division of Public Health for local options.
4. Check your home's age and plumbing. Homes built before 1988 are more likely to have lead service lines, though they can exist in newer homes too.
Next Steps for Residents
- Call EAST NCC DISTRICT to ask when their lead service line inventory will be complete
- Request information about whether your specific property has been assessed
- If you have young children or are pregnant, ask your doctor about getting your child's blood lead level checked
- Consider having your water tested while you wait for the utility's complete inventory
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does EAST NCC DISTRICT have lead in the water?
EAST NCC DISTRICT has not yet completed its lead service line inventory, so there is no public data yet on where lead pipes exist in the system. Groundwater sources are generally lower-risk for lead than surface water, but lead can still come from service lines and household plumbing.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Contact EAST NCC DISTRICT directly and ask if your property has been assessed as part of their lead service line inventory. They should be able to tell you based on your address. The utility is still completing this inventory.
Is lead service line water safe to drink?
Water from a lead service line can contain lead, especially if the water is acidic or sits in pipes for hours. Running cold water for 30 seconds before drinking and using cold water for cooking and baby formula can reduce risk while you await test results.
When will EAST NCC DISTRICT have a complete lead inventory?
Federal law requires inventories by October 2024, but many utilities are still working to complete them. Contact the utility to ask their specific timeline and whether they have received state or federal funding to speed up the process.