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DE HB38
Bill
Status
5/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Short
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AI Summary
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Amends Delaware Code Title 7, Section 6075 to establish uniform permit requirements for both potable and nonpotable water wells in areas served by certificated water utilities
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Prohibits the Department from withholding nonpotable water well permits unless: (1) groundwater is certified inadequate or unsuitable for intended use; (2) the water utility can provide equal or better quality service at lower cost; or (3) the applicant resides in a municipality, county water district, or recorded development with available public water
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Requires the Department to notify the certificated water utility when issuing nonpotable well permits and include conditions prohibiting human consumption, interconnection with building plumbing or utility service lines, and authorizing inspections
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Authorizes permit revocation and well abandonment upon violation of permit conditions
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Enforcement provisions allow the Secretary to sanction violations under existing sections 6005 and 6013 of Title 7
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nonutility Wells And Permits For Nonutility Wells Within Service Territory Served By A Water Utility Under A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
1/9/2018