Utilities & Infrastructure in Dover, DE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.3%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

15,462

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.3%
Cellular Data Plan
81.2%
Satellite
5.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.9%
No Internet Access
7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.2%

of households

Smartphone

86.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.9%

of households

Tablet

57.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.2%
Smartphone
86.2%
Desktop / Laptop
73.9%
Tablet
57.9%
Smartphone Only
12.7%
No Computer
7.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

56

Population Served

251,405

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
REHOBOTH PUMP DISTRICT (TUI)CommunityGround water81,4170
BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water51,0000
DOVER WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water39,4912
CAMDEN PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water17,2080
GARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water13,4670
DOVER AIR FORCE BASECommunityGround water11,0000
BAYSIDE PUMP DISTRICT (TUI)CommunityGround water8,4000
EAST NCC DISTRICTCommunityGround water5,5380
NORTH WEST PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water4,1490
BROADKILN BEACH WATER COMPANY (TUI)CommunityGround water3,1710
BRIDGEVILLE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1,5420
PINEWOOD ACRESCommunityGround water1,2000
WILD QUAIL PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1,0170
SOUTH EAST PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water9360
FREDERICA PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water8610
CLEARBROOKE ESTATES PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water7680
GRANTS WAY PUMP DISTRICT (TUI)CommunityGround water6390
SOUTHWOOD ACRES PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water5910
BRIDGEVILLE MALL (TUI)CommunityGround water5500
CANTERBURY CROSSING PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water4710
KENTON PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water4650
LAKELAND/BEECHWOOD PUMP DISTRICTCommunityPurchased ground water4590
HUNTER MILL ESTATES PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water4320
COUNTRY GROVECommunityGround water4260
PEPPER CREEK DISTRICT (TUI)CommunityGround water4140
SOUTH SHORES (TUI)CommunityGround water4020
FOREST GROVE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water3300
KITTS HUMMOCK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCCommunityGround water3050
INDIAN RIVER ACRES PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water3000
POINT FARMCommunityGround water2700
HUNTERS POINTE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water2610
DOVER AIR PARKCommunityGround water2520
VOSHELLS COVE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water2520
COOPER FARM PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water2490
SANDY RIDGE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water2430
GREEN ACRES PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water2130
FREDERICK LODGE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water2040
MEADOWS AT CUBBAGE PONDCommunityGround water2010
DRAWYERS CREEK PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1920
COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE (TUI)CommunityGround water1920
SUMMIT POND PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1770
WOODLANDS OF MILLSBORO PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1710
MISTY PINES PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1680
OAK GROVE ESTATESCommunityGround water1501
SEA WINDS PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1410
FISHERMANS VILLAGE (TUI)CommunityGround water1290
PONDS OF WILLOW GROVECommunityGround water1260
LONG FARM ESTATES PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1230
WILLOW TREE PROPERTIES LLCCommunityGround water1230
WILLOW LAKE PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water1200
TEAL POINT (TUI)CommunityGround water1170
BLUE HERON ESTATESCommunityGround water1110
VILLAGE OF GRANDVIEWCommunityGround water1080
LAUREL PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water810
GANDER WOODS PUMP DISTRICTCommunityGround water420
STRIMEL'S MHP LLC.CommunityGround water400

89.9% of households in Dover have broadband internet access. 70.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 12.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 56 water systems, providing water to 251,405 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.