Welcome to the Office of Drinking Water
The mission of the Office of Drinking Water is to protect the health of Delawareans by assuring safe drinking water through comprehensive monitoring, technical assistance and public education.
PFAS in Delaware Public Drinking Water
Delaware Lead Service Line Inventory Template for Drinking Water Utilities
Development of PFAS Regulations for Delaware
The Division of Public Health, in coordination with DNREC, is in the process of developing Delaware-specific regulations for PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) in drinking water. As part of this process, we have initiated an Implementation Plan that will enable our continued compliance with federal standards.
Office of Drinking Water Programs
- Capacity Development
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule
- Laboratory Certification Program
- Lead and Copper Rule
- Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program
- Water System Operator Certification
Office of Drinking Water Regulations
- Regulations Governing Public Drinking Water Systems
- Regulations Governing the Licensing and Registration of Operators of Public Water Supply Systems
Payments to the Office of Drinking Water (ODW)
ODW now accepts online payments. Payments accepted are for Delaware Licensed Drinking Water Operators who are applying for license renewals (not for new applicants) and for Public Water Systems who are paying their annual fees. Choose from the links below to access the appropriate payment portal.
Additional Links for the Office of Drinking Water
- Drinking Water Watch is a tool that enables users to view drinking water data from any public water system in Delaware.
- Public drinking water consumer information
- Private well owners
- Contact the Office of Drinking Water
- Office location
- Training opportunities
- Water Main Break Standard Operating Procedures
Additional Water Resources
- Delaware’s Water Quality
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
- Public Drinking Water Notices
- How to Apply for DWSRF Funding
- BIL Technical Assistance Guide
- DNREC Division of Water Resources – Water Supply Section
- US EPA – Safe Drinking Water Home Page
- US EPA – Private Drinking Water Wells
- University of Delaware – Water Resources Agency
- Del-Tech Environmental Training Center
- Delaware Rural Water Association
- Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project
