BETHEL

Septic and Well Regulations

The Town of Bethel does not have water and sewer available for properties.  There are different regulations for properties that are 1000 feet from the Broad Creek.  Attached is a website to see if you properties is impacted by the upgraded regulations.

http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/swc/wa/Pages/ChesapeakeBayMap.aspx

For general information on septic systems, please refer to this DNREC link:

http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Information/GWDInfo/Documents/Simply%20Septics.pdf

For information on the updated regulations on septic systems from DNREC that went into effect in January 2014 and 2015, please refer to this DNREC link:

http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Information/GWDInfo/Pages/GWDS%20Design%20Install%20Operate%20Info%20For%20Proposed%20Wastewater%20Treatment%20Regulations.aspx

Attached please find the DNREC link for wells:

http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Information/faqs/Pages/WaterSupplyFAQs.aspx