DNREC and the DHSS Division of Public Health are working with federal agencies to protect the environment and public health in Delaware from the effects of a group of synthetic chemicals known as PFAS. The department has released findings from a comprehensive study of PFAS in surface waters across
The current Water Supply Coordinating Council was established by the Delaware General Assembly (7 Del. Code Chapter 75A) to manage, protect, and ensure the adequacy of a clean water supply throughout Delaware. Governor John Carney, with guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council, has declared a statewide drought watch.
Carey Farms has requested modification of an existing allocation permit for two proposed replacement irrigation wells and one existing well located east of Lincoln, on Draper Road and Rutt Road.
Windstone, LLC has requested an allocation permit for two proposed irrigation wells. The requested allocation is 0.09 million gallons (MG) per day, 2.17 MG per month, and 8.69 MG per year.
Mumford & Truitt Farms has requested a modification of its allocation for three irrigation wells located near the intersection of Concord Road and County Seat Highway northeast of Laurel.
Austin Weinman has applied for an Alternative Method of Compliance, for PTV 1128, LLC, to construct a public well for a retail store facility at 18404 Johnson Road, in Lincoln.
Masc Farming has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well and one existing irrigation well located east of Dover, near the intersection of Cartanza Road and Bayside Drive.
Louis B. Starkey, Trustee, has requested an allocation permit for three irrigation wells to be located southeast of Felton, near the intersection of Carpenter Bridge and Paradise Alley Roads.
This page contains a list of sites being investigated by DNREC for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, groundwater or surface water in Delaware.
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In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) initiated an exposure assessment for perf- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the community near the New Castle Air National Guard Base in New Castle County. [panel
The Division of Water will conduct a virtual public hearing on a Water Allocation permit modification application from Artesian Water Company regarding its Chesapeake City Road well field located South of Bear in New Castle County.
David Smoker has requested an allocation permit for a proposed irrigation well to be located north of Greenwood inear the intersection of Sussex Highway and Cart Branch Circle.
Deborah Whaley has requested an allocation permit for a proposed irrigation well to located southwest of Bethel, near the intersection of Lucky Lane and Mount Pleasant Road.
Vikram C. Patel has applied for an Alternative Method of Compliance to construct a public well to serve an automobile repair facility at 4478 Milford-Harrington Highway, Harrington.
Jonathan Walton has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well to be located north of Georgetown, near the intersection of Brenda Lane and Old State Road.
Fifer Orchards has requested an allocation permit for two proposed irrigation wells to be located south of Camden, near the intersection of Upper King Road and Main Street.
Anchor’s Run Investment, Inc. has requested an allocation permit for a proposed irrigation well to be located southwest of Lewes, near the intersection of Beaver Dam Branch and Hopkins Roads.
Brenda Workman has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well to be located northeast of Laurel near the intersection of Beaver Dam Branch and Messick Roads.
Daniel Ostinvil has applied for an Alternative Method of Compliance under Delaware’s well regulations to construct a public well to serve a catering facility.
Burtons Pond, LLC has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well located east of Georgetown, near the intersection of Hollymount Road and John J Williams Highway.
The Environmental Appeals Board will hold a hearing on an appeal by The Lewes Board of Public Works challenging the issuance of a permit to Jerry Peter to construct a geothermal supply well.
East Gate Farm, LLC has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well to be located southeast of Milford, near the intersection of Cedar Neck Road and Coastal Highway.
Park Brown, LLC, has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well to be located northwest of Harrington in Kent County, near the intersection of Park Brown and Pine Pitch Roads.
Justin Welsh has applied for an Alternative Method of Compliance under the Regulations Governing the Construction and Use of Wells to build a public well to serve a bulkheading facility at 32050 Roxanna Road, Ocean View.
Weston Willows has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well to be located east of Georgetown, near the intersection of Ricardo Lane and Lewes Georgetown Highway.
Sussex Ventures, Inc. has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well located east of Laurel near the intersection of Laurel and Adams Roads.
Riddle Family Farms, LLC has requested an allocation permit for one existing irrigation well located southeast of Laurel in Sussex County, near the intersection of Little Hill and Carey’s Camp Roads.
