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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
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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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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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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.


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.

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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.



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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Boards and Councils

The DNREC Division of Water works with a number of boards and councils that help it manage various programs and provide outside input and advice on permitting, licensing and other issues. Meetings of the these boards and councils are open to the public. They are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on


Division of Water Permit Fees

This page lists the various fees charged by the DNREC Division of Water for permits, leases and other regulatory items. The tables are organized by type of permit, license, etc. They include whether the fee is a one-time or annual fee. Some items also include a Public Notice (Notice) fee.


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


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.


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.


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,


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.


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.


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


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.


The Delaware Environmental Laboratory

The Delaware Environmental Laboratory is a full-service lab that tests and assesses water, air, soil, hazardous materials and biological samples. The lab helps facilitate the management of Delaware’s natural resources and the protection of Delaware’s water resources. Since its creation in 1949, the mission of the lab has been to aid in


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 Innovation Center Project

Bioenergy Devco, LLC, will expand its Bioenergy Innovation Center, in Seaford, to produce renewable natural gas from organic wastes. The project required multiple permits from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Those permits have now been issued.
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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.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

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


Groundwater Discharges Permit Applications

A listing of recent permit applications to the DNREC Groundwater Discharges Section.


Agricultural Utilization Permit – Request for Renewal – Puglisi Egg Farms of Delaware, LLC.

Puglisi Egg Farms of Delaware has applied to renew its permit to operate a land treatment system for liquid by-products from an egg washing/sanitation system at the Puglisi Egg Farm near Middletown.


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.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section for permits and leases.


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.


NPDES MS4 Phase II Tier I General Permit

A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Tier I General Permit is being issued for existing Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) individual permitted entities.


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.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section for permits, leases, water quality certifications and marina permits.


Water Allocation Permit: ML Joseph Sand & Gravel Co

ML Joseph Sand & Gravel has requested an allocation permit for two proposed wells to be located south of Collins Pond Acres on Seashore Highway in Sussex County.


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.


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.


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.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A list of recent applications for permits, leases, certifications and map changes to the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section.


NPDES MS4 Phase II Tier II General Permit

A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Tier II General Permit is being issued for existing Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) individual permitted entities.





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