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Water Allocation Permit: Hometown Village of Cool Branch

Hometown Village of Cool Branch has requested an allocation permit for two proposed irrigation wells to be located east of Blades, on Graham Branch Road.


Water Allocation Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Alternative Method of Compliance: St. Matthews Church

Mary Bolden, representing St. Matthews Church, in Laurel, has requested to construct a public well to serve the Church.


Alternative Method of Compliance: St. Matthews Church

Mary Bolden has requested to construct a public well to serve St. Mathews Church, in Laurel.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits for irrigation wells in Kent and Sussex Counties.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent application to the DNREC Division of Water for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Div. of Water for water allocation permits for irrigation wells in Kent and Sussex Counties.


Alternative Method of Compliance: Tidewater Utilities

Tidewater Utilities has requested to construct a public well on Snow Goose Road, in Milford, to supply a municipal water system.


Water Allocation Permit: R Stanley Collier & Son

R Stanley Collier & Son, Inc., has requested an allocation permit for two proposed irrigation wells on Brownsville Road, west of Harrington.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Div. of Water for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permit: Artesian Water Company

Artesian Water Company has requested an allocation permit for one existing public well located 0.2 miles South of Mill Creek in New Castle County, on Valley Road.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for Water Allocation Permits.


Water Allocation Permit: Bonk Farms

Bonk Farms has requested an allocation permit for three irrigation wells to be located 1.9 miles east of Felton, on Canterbury Road.


Water Allocation Permit: Winding Creek Village

Winding Creek Village Property has requested an allocation permit for a dewatering well for one year on a property on Creek Drive, 1.6 miles north of Long Neck, in Sussex County.


Alternative Method of Compliance

Sheila Burrows has requested to reclass a domestic well to a public well to supply a day care facility at 2681 Jackson Ditch Road, in Harrington.


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


Water Conservation

This page details recommended water conservation ideas for a drought watch and for a drought warning. It also includes planned mandatory restrictions in the case of a drought emergency. Drought watches, warnings and emergencies in Delaware are declared by the Governor. Water Use Recommendations for Drought Watch


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


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


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.


Water Well Licensing Board

The Water Well Licensing Board advises and assists the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in the administration of the Water Well Licensing program.

Contact Us

Sarah Silves 302-739-9116



Water Supply Coordinating Council

The Water Supply Coordinating Council was established by the Delaware General Assembly (26 Del. Code, § 1305 – § 1308) to work to continue water supply self-sufficiency in northern New Castle County and to develop and publish water supply plans for southern New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County.



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.


Well Permits

The DNREC Well Permits Program manages and issues well construction and use permits for wells that withdraw 50,000 gallons per day or less of water. The program also inspects wells and maintains data on the construction and status of all wells for which a well construction or use permit has been issued.


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,


Water Allocation Permit: Sandhill Real Estate Investments

Sandhill Real Estate Investments, LLC, has requested an allocation permit for an irrigation well to be located on Harvest Circle, south of Sand Hill, in Sussex County.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A list of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permit Application

Mt. Hermon Road, Salisbury MD, LLC has requested an allocation permit for two existing wells and one proposed irrigation well to be located one mile northwest of Columbia, in Sussex County.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of water allocation permit applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications for water allocation permits for irrigation wells at locations around Sussex County.


Water Allocation Permit: Baxter Farms

Baxter Farms has requested an allocation permit for an irrigation well to be located on Curley Dr., six miles southwest of Millsboro.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for Water Allocation Permits.


Alternative Method of Compliance: PTV 1081 LLC

PTV 1081 LLC has applied for an Alternative Method of Compliance to construct a public well to serve a retail store at 20494 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits for irrigation wells.


Water Supply Section Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for allocation permits for irrigation wells.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Water Supply Allocation Permits

A list of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for allocation permits.


Water Allocation Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits for proposed irrigations wells.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A list of recent water allocation permit applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section.


Water Allocation Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Division of Water for water allocation permits.


Water Supply Permit Applications

A listing of permit applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section.


Water Allocation Permits

A listing of recent Water Allocation Permit applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section.


Alternative Method of Compliance: Coviello Farm

Coviello Farm has applied for an Alternative Method of Compliance to reclassify an agricultural well to a public well to serve a campground facility at 89 Hunting Quarter Road, Greenwood.





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