Water Use Rules in Wilmington, DE (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Wilmington, Delaware, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Leak Reporting Duty
Wilmington property owners must stop wasted water from private pipes and repair leaks promptly, or face a misdemeanor fine.
Wilmington Water Leak Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsWilmington City Code § 45-96
Any person who permits water to flow unnecessarily from any private pipe or fixtures thereof on his premises, or the premises occupied by him, either within or without a building or enclosure, or any street or alley, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of $100.00. In all cases where several persons receive a supply of water by branches uniting with a private common ...
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