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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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Gavin Ferris 302-739-9946



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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Jessica Brewer DNREC Div. of Water 302-739-9946 Brooke Walls Dept. of Agriculture, Nutrient Management 302-698-4555



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.


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.


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.


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.


Reg. 1102 Permit Application: Evolve

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


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.


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.


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.
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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.


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.



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.
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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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Div. of Water 302-739-9948
Online Applications Div. of Water Permit Fees



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.

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Marlene Baust 302-739-9948
Online Applications Div. of Water


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.


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).

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Div. of Water Licensing 302-739-9116
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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.

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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.


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.


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.


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.
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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.


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.


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.


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.


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 and will


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.


Groundwater Discharges Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Division of Water for Groundwater Discharges permits.


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Mountaire Farms

Mountaire Farms of Delaware requests a permit to construct a chlorine dioxide scrubbing solution system at their Resource Recovery Plant at 29106 John J. Williams Hwy., in Millsboro.


Federal Consistency Determination: National Ocean Service

The NOAA National Ocean Service has prepared an environmental impact statement for 2023 to 2027 to analyze potential environmental impacts associated with recurring surveys and other data collection activities in various waterways.


Reg. 1102 Permit Application: City of Dover

The City of Dover has applied for a permit to remove exterior lead-containing coatings from an outdoor water tank at 235 Galaxy Drive by dry abrasive blasting.


Hazardous and/or Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transporter Permits

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


Water Allocation Permit: Lodgegate Acres

Lodgegate Acres has requested a permit for an irrigation well to be located south of Lowe, on Trussum Pond Road in Sussex County.


Sediment and Stormwater Program Releases Revised Regulatory Guidance Document

The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has released a revised regulatory guidance document, regarding approved stormwater management structures, for public review.


Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Wetlands and Waterways Section for subaqueous lands permits and leases.


Residential Services

The Residential Services Section serves property owners and their selected contractors and appointed agents. The scope of services includes drinking water wells, septic systems and other residential activities that affect water resources in the ground. Wastewater Disposal The Wastewater Disposal Program oversees all aspects of the siting,


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: H&K Group

H&K Group (Dagsboro Materials), requests a permit to construct and operate a concrete/pavement crusher, screener, and conveyors at their facility at 30548 Thorogoods Road, in Dagsboro.


Alternative Method of Compliance

Cody Davis has requested to reclassify a domestic well to a public well to supply a daycare facility located at 33094 Ellis Grove Road, in Laurel.


Before the Environmental Appeals Board of the State Of Delaware: Motions in Limine on Appeals 2021-08, 09 and 10 (Consolidated)

The Environmental Appeals Board has scheduled a hearing for oral arguments on three consolidated appeals challenging a Secretary’s Order approving a new container port on the Delaware River at Diamond State Port Corporation’s Edgemoor property.


Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit: Freedom Drain Cleaning and Pipe Services

Freedom Drain Cleaning and Pipe Services has applied for a permit to transport septage and grease trap waste and/or cooking oil waste, to be disposed of at the New Castle County Sewer System.


NRG Energy Inc., Indian River Generating Station – Industrial Landfill Permit Renewal

NRG Energy has applied for renewal of their Solid Waste Permit for the Indian River Generating Station Industrial Waste Landfill, at 29416 Power Plant Road, in Dagsboro.


Online Application Submission

The DNREC Division of Water offers online application submission through the Digital DNREC ePermitting system.

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Div. of Water Licensing 302-739-9116
All Division of Water licenses can be applied for online. Permit applications


Notice of Public Hearing: Highline Warren LLC

The Division of Air Quality will conduct a public hearing on an application from Highline Warren LLC for amendments to their existing permits which permit the mixing and bottling of methanol, ethanol, and propylene glycol at their facility at 1 Crowell Road, Wilmington.


Reg. 1102 Permit Application: Rex’s Auto Body

Rex’s Auto Body has applied for a permit to operate an Auto Body Shop at 27 North St., in Newark.





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