Asbestos in Delaware

Delaware’s industrial past, particularly in shipbuilding and chemical production, led to asbestos use in buildings and structures. Historical records show asbestos use in shipyards, chemical plants, and construction projects. Documented sites include:

  • Dravo Shipyard along the Delaware River.
  • DuPont chemical plants in Wilmington.
  • Older construction sites in Wilmington.
Delaware Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Delaware

Explore 287 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Delaware.

Job SiteCityState
DuPontNewportDE
DuPontHenry ClayDE
DuPontDoverDE
DuPontNewarkDE
DuPontEdgemoorDE
DuPontSeafordDE
Eastern Shore Public ServiceDoverDE
Edgemoor Iron WorksNew CastleDE
Edgemoor Iron WorksEdgemoorDE
Edgemoor Iron WorksWilmingtonDE
Electra ArmsWilmingtonDE
Electric Hose & RubberWilmingtonDE
Elementary SchoolWilmingtonDE
Elsmere ManorDelaware CityDE
Engineering Test CenterNewarkDE
Film Lab. - Experimental StationWilmingtonDE
Fish ProductsLewesDE
FMCNewarkDE
Forbes Steel & WireWilmingtonDE
General ChemicalClaymontDE
General ChemicalClaytonDE
General FoodsDoverDE
General MotorsWilmingtonDE
George & LynchNew CastleDE
Georgetown AirportGeorgetownDE
Georgia PacificWilmingtonDE
Getty OilReyboldDE
Getty OilDelaware CityDE
Goshen IronWilmingtonDE
Government BuildingWilmingtonDE
Graver Tank & ManufacturingEdgemoorDE
Greenwood High SchoolGreenwoodDE
GronomeyersWilmingtonDE
Gunning Bedford SchoolDelaware CityDE
Harlan & HollingsworthWilmingtonDE
Haskill LabNewarkDE
HavegWilmingtonDE
HavegMarshalltonDE
HerculesWilmingtonDE
Hilles & JonesWilmingtonDE
Hoechst PolymerDelaware CityDE
Holy RosaryWilmingtonDE
Hopkins TheaterWilmingtonDE
H.P. Cannon & SonBridgevilleDE
H.S. FalkWilmingtonDE
H.W. Jester CanningEllendaleDE
ICI AmericasWilmingtonDE
ICI AmericasNew CastleDE
Industrial Trust BuildingWilmingtonDE
International LatexCheswoldDE

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Delaware?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Delaware law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.