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Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Applications: Artesian Wastewater Services

Artesian Wastewater Services plans to install and connect sewage forcemains to the Sussex County Sewer system at five separate locations in Sussex County.


Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit Renewal: Freehold Cartage

Freehold Cartage has applied to for renewal of a permit to transport of landfill leachate from the Central Solid Waste Management Center located in Kent County and the Southern Solid Waste Management Center located in Sussex County for treatment.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System

Lora and Dale Collins have applied for a permit to construct an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system on their property at 35371 Beaver Dam Road, near Frankford.


On-Site Wastewater Disposal System Formal Waiver

Thomas and Tammy Wingate have applied for a Formal Waiver to construct an on-site wastewater disposal system on their property located in Hunters Mill Estates, near Milton.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Sussex County

Sussex County proposes to install a pump station and approximately 7,157 linear feet of force main to serve the Joy Beach community and dwellings along Bookhammer Landing Rd., Waterview Rd. and Camp Arrowhead Rd. southeast of Marshtown and the John J. Williams Highway.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: City of Rehoboth Beach

The City of Rehoboth Beach proposes to upgrade their existing sanitary sewer pump station located at the intersection of Lee Street and State Road in Rehoboth Beach.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: ASF MBTS, LLC

ASF MBTS, LLC proposes to install a pump station, approximately 2,075 linear feet of force main and related appurtenances to serve over 500 dwellings in the Millville by the Sea community, in Millville.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Roxana Apartments

Roxana Apartments, LLC proposes to install pump station, approximately 2,533 linear feet of force main and related appurtenances to serve a proposed 136-unit apartment complex on the east side of Roxana Road just north of the Cross Gate Road intersection, in Ocean View.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Insight Land Company

Insight Land Company proposes to install a pump station to serve the Ingram Village, located East of North Old State Street and North of Main Street, in Ellendale.


Temporary Holding Tank Permit Application: Cardinal Grove

Cardinal Grove, LLC has submitted an application for a Temporary Holding Tank Permit to service the Cardinal Grove Subdivision at the intersection of Beaver Dam Road and Kendale Road, in Sussex County.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: Ministerio Fuente DE Aqua Viva

Ministerio Fuente DE Aqua Viva has applied for an innovative/alternative on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system permit for a system to serve a church located at 28096 Shortly Road, in Georgetown.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Sussex County

Sussex County proposes to install a pump station, an emergency bypass connection, an emergency generator, approximately 1,780 linear feet of force main and related appurtenances to serve 170 single family homes in the existing Sherwood Forest subdivision, northeast of Millsboro.


Solicitud de permiso para la instalación de Bioenergy Devco, LLC: Actualización para reflejar el cambio en las emisiones para el Permiso de aire y para destacar que existe documentación actualizada de respaldo disponible para los Permisos de agua

Tenga en cuenta que este Aviso legal refleja un cambio en las emisiones anuales por aire para los óxidos de nitrógeno (NOX) para el RTO desde 0.307 toneladas por año a 1.104 toneladas por año. El límite revisado de emisiones de NOX no tiene un impacto en los modelos a corto plazo ni en la


Aplikasyon Pèmi Sant Bioenergy Devco, LLC —Mizajou pou reflete chanjman emisyon pou Pèmi Lè epi pou Note Dokimantasyon Sipò Aktyalize Disponib pou Pèmi Dlo

Tanpri note Notifikasyon Legal sa reflete yon chanjman nan emisyon lè anyèl pou oksid nitwojèn (NOX, an anglè) pou RTO a soti nan 0.307 tòn pa ane pou ale nan 1.104 tòn pa ane. Limit emisyon NOX (oksid nitwojèn) revize a pa gen enpak sou modelizasyon a kou tèm oubyen evalyasyon aplikabilite reglemantè ki te


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.


Board of Certification for Wastewater Operators

The Board of Certification For Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities was created to advise and assist the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in the administration of the Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator certification program.

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Licensing Coordinator 302-739-9116



Wastewater Operator Certification

All wastewater treatment facilities in Delaware must be operated under the direct supervision of a Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator.

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Div. of Water Licensing 302-739-9116
Digital DNREC Div. of Water License Fees


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.


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.


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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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 302-739-9948
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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.


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.


Innovative and Alternative Systems

In some cases, where site constraints limit the ability to install conventional wastewater treatment systems, the Department may approve innovative or alternative systems. These are alternative technologies that have been proven to provide at least an equivalent level of treatment as the conventional systems used in Delaware.



Approved Septic System Products

The Residential Services Section maintains the following list of septic system products reviewed and approved for use in Delaware. The Section also maintains a list of approved innovative and alternative systems that might be used where site constraints limit the ability to install conventional wastewater treatment systems. Approved Products – General


Maintaining Your Septic System

Properly maintaining your septic system can save you from problems, and expenses. The smaller the amount of wastewater you put through your system, the longer the system will last. Here are ideas for how to manage your system and help it last a long time. [column md=”6″ xclass=”col-xs-12


Septic Systems

An on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system – known commonly as a septic system – is a wastewater treatment facility located within an individual property boundary that collects, treats and disposes of wastewater from a home or business. This is different from a central or municipal wastewater treatment facility which receives wastewater from other locations


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


Division of Water Contacts

Director’s Office Steven Smailer, P.G.Directorsteven.smailer@delaware.gov302-739-9949 Jennifer RousheyEnvironmental Administratorjennifer.roushey@delaware.gov302-739-9949 Matthew T. GrabowskiEnvironmental Administratormatthew.grabowski@delaware.gov302-739-9949 Ashley KunderEnvironmental Laboratory Directorashley.kunder@delaware.gov302-739-9942
Mailing and Physical Address Richardson and Robbins Building 89 Kings Highway Dover, DE


DNREC Division of Water

The DNREC Division of Water manages and protects Delaware’s water resources. It performs applied research and provides technical assistance, laboratory services, and regulatory guidance and implementation. Residential Services The Residential Services Section serves property owners,


Bioenergy Devco, LLC, Facility Permit Application

Bioenergy Development Company has applied for air quality, waste management and wastewater management permits for a project at the Bioenergy Innovation Center, at 28338 Enviro Way, in Seaford.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Mayapple Farm

Mayapple Farm LLC has applied for a permit to install six pump stations and approximately 2,770 linear feet of forcemain to serve the Mayapple Farm residential development, on Williamsville Road near its intersection with Lighthouse Road, in Sussex County.


Formal Waiver: Jenny Jerez & Jose Luis Tetelpa

Jenny Jerez and Jose Luis Tetelpa have applied for Formal Waiver to install a septic system on their property located on the south side of Frankford School Road, east of Omar Road, near Frankford.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Passwaters Farm

Passwaters Farm has applied for a permit to install a pump station and approximately 135 linear feet of forcemain to serve the Heritage Shores Golf Course Community, in Bridgeville.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Sussex County

Sussex County is proposing to install approximately 2,491 linear feet of sanitary sewer force main, valves and related appurtenances north of Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System

JR & Laurel has applied for a permit to install an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system on the southwest corner of US Rt. 13 and Chipman’s Lane, near Laurel.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications for on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system permit from the DNREC Groundwater Discharges Section.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: Timothy J. Mullins

Timothy J. Mullins has applied for a permit for an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system to serve an equestrian team training center at 595 Black Swamp Road, in Felton.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Artesian Wastewater Management

Artesian Wastewater Management has applied for a permit to install approximately 7,141 linear feet of forcemain between existing forcemain at Lightship Cove subdivision and at the intersection of the Lewes-Georgetown Highway and Fisher Road.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Ribera Development

Ribera Development proposes to install approximately 3.132 linear feet of force main, 42 pump stations and related appurtenances to serve a proposed 42 lot single family subdivision on the east side of Camp Arrowhead Road south of the Cove Court intersection.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Sunrise Motel

Sunrise Motel in Seaford proposes to modify an existing septic system pump station by abandoning 2 of 4 existing pumps and installing approximately 2,669 linear feet of forcemain to tie into an existing manhole.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Sussex County

Sussex County proposes to install approximately 1,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer force main and related infrastructure to serve the Chapel Green and Conley’s Chapel Village subdivisions.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Old Mill Bridge LLC

Old Mill Bridge LLC. has applied for a permit to install a pump station and approximately 1,875 linear feet of forcemain to serve the Estates at Bridgewater residential development, located southeast of Old Mill Bridge Road and Millers Neck Road.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System

St. Clair Real Estate Holdings LLC has applied for a permit to install an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system on their property on the south side of Betts Pond Road east of DuPont Blvd., in Millsboro.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: Southern Delaware Communities, Inc.

Southern Delaware Communities has applied for a permit for upgrades to an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system located at Colonial Estates Drive, in Sussex County.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Sussex County Engineering

Sussex County Engineering has applied for a permit to install a pump station and approximately 6,810 linear feet of forcemain on Rudder Lane, in Georgetown.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Schell Brothers

Schell Brothers proposes to install a pump station and approximately 2,309 linear feet of force main to serve the proposed Miralon subdivision on of Cool Spring Road southeast of Milton.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Lightship Cove

Schell Brothers, LLC, has applied for a permit to install a pump station and approximately 946 linear feet of forcemain to serve the Lightship Cove residential development, located on Fisher Road, Sussex County.





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