Proposed Changes to Delaware Regulations Governing Design, Installation
and Operation of On-site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water Resources’ Ground Water Discharges Section (GWDS) is poised to begin modifying the Regulations Governing the Design, Installation and Operation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems (OnSite Regulations) with workshops that began in 2009.
The GWDS is proposing a major makeover of the entire regulation. Some of the changes include: renumbering the document to adhere to State guidelines, reformatting the chapters to provide a better flow which coincides with the permitting process, greatly expanding the large systems (>2,500 gpd) section and incorporating the spray irrigations regulations into the document as well. Some minor revisions are planned for the small systems sections since these were updated as recently as April 2005. With the demand for larger, more regionalized projects, the Department is trying to keep pace and be proactive in providing up-to-date and technologically advanced regulatory guidance to the onsite industry and public sectors.
The Secretary has approved the Start Action Notice (SAN) which allows work to begin in earnest on the regulatory change process. There is a link provided below to review the SAN.
The Interested Parties List is continually growing and if you would like to be included on the list and obtain email notifications of upcoming events please contact:
John G. "Jack" Hayes Jr.
Environmental Scientist IV
Ground Water Discharges Section
Large Systems Branch
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: (302) 739-9327
FAX: (302) 739-7764 fax
Email: John.Hayes@state.de.us
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