Water Supply Well and Water Use Permit Data

Water Supply Section - Well and Water Use Permit Data

Data requests

The TEPP (Technology Enabled Permitting Process) is an automated program that the Water Supply Section uses to store and retrieve water well data derived from permit applications, well completion and abandonment reports. Searches are performed by querying a number of parameters including property owner, permit number and geographic location. A list of the information available from TEPP can be found on the TEPP checklist. Explanations of the TEPP codes contained in the report are in the TEPP code descriptions.

The information stored in TEPP is by no means exhaustive since it does not contain complete permit data on wells installed prior to 1985. The submission of a list of data generated by running a search by itself is not satisfactory if the data will be used to determine surrounding groundwater use for the purpose of obtaining a permit for waste storage, disposal, or treatment. We suggest combining the TEPP search with door-to door surveys and a review of county tax maps in order to obtain complete and detailed well information.

Procedure for obtaining TEPP data:

Fill out the Public Record Request form.
Provide a map clearly showing the area to be searched and all major roads and crossroads.
Complete and include the TEPP checklist.
Expect a minimum of two weeks for processing the request.
The report will be mailed after completion of the project.
If you prefer to receive the report by fax, please note that on your request and provide your fax number on the request form.
Please contact Jackie Young at (302) 739-9945 or Jackie.Young@state.de.us for information on additional charges relating to reports generated from our database.
Public records may be reproduced. Photocopies will be made available upon request at the rate of 10 cents per page when copies exceed 250 in response to a request, unless proof of not-for-profit status is provided. Please see the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) FOIA Regulation for a full explanation of fees.

Please direct all questions to Jackie S. Young at (302) 739-9945 or Jackie.Young@state.de.us.