Delaware is experiencing high levels of particulate air pollution. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. Consider limiting or avoiding activities outdoors.
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Commercial and Government Services

Div. of Water

The Commercial and Government Services Section serves the permitting and licensing needs of industrial, municipal and agricultural customers.

On March 2, 2026, the DNREC Secretary approved a 60-day emergency variance to Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. providing temporary relief from certain conditions in their spray irrigation permit. The temporary emergency variance allows the use of lagoon freeboard as additional treated wastewater storage and the discharge of treated effluent, on a limited basis, by spray irrigation during precipitation events and/or when saturated or frozen conditions exist with the implementation of specific conditions.

Letter from Mountaire Requesting a Temporary Emergency Variance

Memorandum from Division of Water Recommending a Temporary Emergency Variance

Letter from DNREC Secretary Issuing a Temporary Emergency Variance

Wastewater, Stormwater and Biosolids

The division regulates the construction of wastewater treatment facilities including spray irrigation systems, land treatment of waste, large systems and underground injection systems. The division also implements the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

Water Supply Assessment and Protection

The division regulates large water withdrawals, provides data on well permits and advises on water conservation and water supply coordination.

Protecting groundwater resources and the areas surrounding public water supply wellheads is an integral aspect of Assessment and Protection.

Section Leadership

Commercial and Government Services Section Manager
John Rebar, Jr.
302-739-9948

Wastewater, Stormwater and Biosolids Management
Gordon Woodrow
Phone: 302-739-9946

Water Supply Assessment and Protection
Patricia Murray
302-739-9948

Wastewater, Stormwater and Biolsolids
– 302-739-9946

Water Allocation Permits and Data
– 302-739-9948

Stormwater Concerns
– 302-739-9946

DNREC Environmental Hotline

Use the Environmental Hotline — 1-800-662-8802 — to report spills and other environmental emergencies.

Permit Compliance Questions

Contact the Resource Protection Section: 302-739-9945

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Drinking Water Watch — A DHSS tool to view drinking water data in Delaware.

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