Delaware Code § 16-135

Services to public water systems
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(a) The Department will provide services to public water as follows:
(1) Analyze drinking water for chemical and microbiological content.
(2) Inspect public water systems.

(3) Review plans for new systems and major improvements to existing systems.
(4) Provide technical assistance to public water system as needed.
(5) Provide a program to approve the qualifications and competency of laboratories conducting chemical and microbiological testing
of potable water.
(6) Provide a program to approve the qualifications and competence of potable water distribution and treatment plant operators in
charge of operating public water systems.
(b) The Department of Health and Social Services shall initiate the following fees for the above services. The fees imposed under this
section reasonably and approximately reflect the costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Department:
(1) COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIES
Service Connections Fee
1-49 connections $50
50-199 connections $100
200-499 connections $250
500-999 connections $400
1000-1999 connections $500
2000-4999 connections $1000
5000-9999 connections $1500
10,000-29,999 connections $2000
30,000 and above $3000
(2) NON-COMMUNITY SUPPLIES $25
(3) NON-TRANSIENT NON-COMMUNITY SUPPLIES $50

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