Wetlands and Waterways Section Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Division of Water for wetlands and subaqueous lands permits and leases.

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Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit: Jones Septic Service

Jones Septic Service has applied for a permit to transport septage and holding tank waste for disposal at the New Castle County Sewer System and out-of-state permitted facilities.

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Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Permits

Authorization from the DNREC Wetlands and Waterways Section is required for activities in tidal wetlands or in tidal and non-tidal waters in the State of Delaware. The Section issues various types of authorizations depending upon the location and type of activity proposed. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”

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What’s Regulated?

The state regulates activities in tidal wetlands and in tidal and non-tidal waters in the State of Delaware. Wetlands in Delaware are regulated under the Delaware Wetland Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 7502), the Regulations Governing the Use of Subaqueous Lands (7 DE Admin. Code 7504) and the

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State Regulated Wetlands Map Index

To determine if you have state-regulated tidal wetlands on your property, browse or search the index map to find and download maps of state-regulated wetlands. [giciframe

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Are There Wetlands on My Property?

The State of Delaware and the federal government both have laws and regulations that govern wetlands, but they use different methods for determining the location and extent of the wetlands they regulate. You

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7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Application: Bunting & Murray Construction

Bunting & Murray Construction Corporation has applied for a permit amendment to operate a wood grinder at several locations around Sussex County.

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Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line

Dawn Sharpley has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling with a cantilevered deck/porch and septic system on Lot 69, Block A, of Broadkill Beach.

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7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Noramco

Noramco requests a construction permit amendment to scale the production of cLDX and LDX from the original batch size at their facility at 500 Swedes Landing Road, in Wilmington.

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Well and Water Use Permit Data

The DNREC Division of Water maintains a database of water well and water use data derived from permit applications, reports from permit holders and well completion and abandonment reports. Data are available for use by the regulated community, intergovernmental partners and the public. A full listing of past, present and

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Construction of Monitor and Observation Wells

Monitor and observation wells constructed in Delaware must conform to the requirements of the Delaware Regulations Governing the Construction and Use of Wells (7 DE Admin. Code 7301). This page reiterates some of the requirements found in the regulations. It also establishes additional criteria for the design and construction of monitor and observation

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Water Supply Assessment and Protection

The DNREC Division of Water oversees major water withdrawals, greater than 50,000 gallons per day, from any surface water or groundwater source in Delaware. It permits and allocates withdrawals through the Water Supply Assessment and Protection (WSAP) program. The Division permits water allocations under the Regulations Governing the Allocation of

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Bioenergy Devco, LLC Facility Permit Application — Updated to Reflect Emissions Change for Air Permit and to Note that Updated Supporting Documentation is Available for Water Permits

An updated notice regarding the applications from Bioenergy Development Company for a project at the Bioenergy Innovation Center, at 28338 Enviro Way, in Seaford.

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Wastewater Operator Certification

All wastewater treatment facilities in Delaware must be operated under the direct supervision of a Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator. Digital DNREC Div. of Water License Fees

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Wastewater Facilities

The DNREC Division of Water issues permits to construct facilities that will store, collect, convey or treat sewerage and other wastewaters. Permits are issued to safeguard the environment and ensure that the facilities are designed to manage the wastes properly. Gordon Woodrow

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Industrial Stormwater Runoff

The Industrial Storm Water Permitting Program is designed to prevent the contamination of storm water runoff from a facility by properly handling and storing materials. The Industrial Storm Water Permitting Program operates under the

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Aquatic Pesticides

The application of pesticides onto Delaware surface water requires a permit from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Permits for this activity are part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Agriculture jointly manage the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) NPDES permitting program.

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Before the Environmental Appeals Board of the State of Delaware: Appeal No’s. 2021-08, 09 and 10

The EAB has scheduled a hearing on the consolidated appeals of The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, Greenwich Terminals and Walter F. Curran challenging Secretary’s Order No. 2021-W/CCE-0026.

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On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: Frederick Lodge

Frederick Lodge, LLC has applied for a construction permit for an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system to serve the Frederick Lodge Mobile Home Park on Main Drive, in New Castle County.

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Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Division of Water for Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permits.

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Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: City of Seaford

The City of Seaford proposes to rehabilitate and upgrade an existing sanitary sewer pump station located at 23390 Sussex Highway, at the entrance to the Seaford Village Shopping Center.

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Reg. 1102 Permit Application: Evolve

Evolve has applied for a permit to operate an auto body shop at 410 Churchmans Rd, in New Castle.

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Alternative Method of Compliance

David Polanco has requested to reclassify a domestic well at 9802 South DuPont Highway, in Felton, to a public well to supply an office and warehouse facility.

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Hazardous and/or Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transporter Permits

A list of recent applications for permits to transport regulated RCRA hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.

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Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems

Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can contain harmful pollutants. To help keep these pollutants from being washed or dumped into surface waters, operators of municipal separate storm sewer systems (known as MS4s) must get a permit and develop a stormwater management program. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact

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Individual NPDES Permits

An individual NPDES permit is tailored to a specific discharge and location. These are typically outfalls from municipal sewage treatment facilities or industrial plants that discharge to surface waters of Delaware. The NPDES permit specifies limitations, monitoring requirements, and other terms and conditions that the permittee must meet in order to be allowed to discharge.

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into the state’s surface water bodies. It helps ensure that the state’s water bodies can meet their designated uses, such as providing drinking water, being safe for swimming or fishing, or supporting aquatic life.

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Land Treatment of Waste

Solids generated in the treatment of sanitary wastewater are known as biosolids. Solids generated in the treatment of wastewater without a sanitary component are known as non-hazardous waste residuals. These solid products may be permitted for land application as a fertilizer and for other end uses. [panel type=”success”

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Underground Injection Control

The Division of Water reviews and permits the use of underground injection wells in Delaware.

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Spray Irrigation Program Resources

This page provides a general interpretation of existing methods for designing spray irrigation facilities, and also considers the relative effectiveness and limitations of these facilities. Online Applications Div. of Water

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Spray Irrigation Systems

Spray irrigation of reclaimed water has been in use in Delaware since the 1970s. Reclaimed water is water that has been recovered through the treatment of wastewater at wastewater treatment facilities. Once reclaimed water has been properly treated, it can be applied to agricultural fields, golf courses, forests, parks, roadway medians and cemeteries.

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Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters

The DNREC Division of Water issues permits to Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters under the Delaware Regulations Governing the Design, Installation and Operation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems (7 DE Admin. Code 7101). [button type=”primary” block=”true”

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Groundwater Discharge Licenses

The DNREC Division of Water issues licenses for the various professions involved in designing, installing and maintaining on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems. Licenses are granted under the state’s on-site systems regulations and with input from the On-Site Systems Advisory Board. Div. of

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Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the 1620/1630 Bowers Street Site (DE-1441)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Harrison Real Estate Holding Company regarding a site at 1620 Bowers St., in Wilmington.

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On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: Maxim Industries

Maxim Industries has applied for a permit for an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system for a convenience store located at 1400 South DuPont Highway, in New Castle.

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Hazardous and/or Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transporter Permits

A list of recent applications for permits to transport regulated RCRA hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.

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On-Site Systems Advisory Board

The On-Site Systems Advisory Board advises the Department on the groundwater discharges licensing program. The Board, created in the on-site systems regulations (7 DE Admin. Code, 7101), reviews and approves professional training requirements and courses and makes recommendations for licensing decisions by the Department. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”

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Solvent Cleaning and Drying

Solvent cleaning and drying is part of a group of smaller sources of pollution known as area sources — smaller activities by businesses or facilities that, when measured across a group of sites, can accumulate to large amounts of pollution impacting Delaware’s air quality. [panel type=”success”

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Gasoline Delivery

Gasoline delivery is part of a group of smaller sources of pollution known as area sources — smaller activities by businesses or facilities that, when measured across a group of sites, can accumulate to large amounts of pollution impacting Delaware’s air quality. Area Source

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Sandblasting Water Tanks

The sandblasting of water tanks is part of a group of smaller sources of pollution known as area sources — smaller activities by businesses or facilities that, when measured across a group of sites, can accumulate to large amounts of pollution impacting Delaware’s air quality. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”

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Auto Body Shops

Auto body shops are part of a group of smaller sources of pollution known as area sources — smaller activities by businesses or facilities that, when measured across a group of sites, can accumulate to large amounts of pollution impacting Delaware’s air quality. Area

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Dry Cleaners

Dry cleaners are part of a group of smaller sources of pollution known as area sources — smaller activities by businesses or facilities that, when measured across a group of sites, can accumulate to large amounts of pollution impacting Delaware’s air quality. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”

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Federal Consistency Certification: Chesapeake Utilities

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation proposes to to replace approximately 375 linear feet of steel gas main with a new plastic under a section of Broad Creek in Laurel.

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Hazardous and/or Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transporter Permits

A list of recent applications for permits to transport regulated hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.

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7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Crossroads Land Tech

Crossroads Land Tech requests an operation permit for a portable concrete crushing system at 30548 Thorogood Road, in Dagsboro.

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Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for Chestnut Run Plaza Dupont OU-1 (DE-1778)

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up Operable Unit 1 of the Chestnut Run Plaza site located at 984 Centre Road in Wilmington.

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Division of Water Permit Fees

This page lists the various fees charged by the DNREC Division of Water for permits, leases and other regulatory items. The tables are organized by type of permit, license, etc. They include whether the fee is a one-time or annual fee. Some items also include a Public Notice (Notice) fee.

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Division of Water Forms

This page lists application forms for licenses, permits, leases and other regulatory items from the DNREC Division of Water. Applications are being moved to the online DNREC ePermitting system. As they are moved, they will be replaced with links to that system. Eventually, this page will not be needed

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Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Commerce Pursuit Capital

Commerce Pursuit Capital proposes to install a sewer pump station, approximately 888 linear feet of force main and related appurtenances to serve a proposed assisted living facility at 6060 Limestone Road, in Hockessin.

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