Water Use Rules in Delaware (2026)
2 rules on the books across Delaware, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Leak Reporting Duty
Property owner's duty to report and repair water leaks within a set window once notified, plus how utilities issue leak-adjustment credits and impose penalties.
New Castle County
Some RestrictionsNew Castle County's Tenants' Rights Guide, codified at County Code § 19.03.003, requires every rental unit's roof and…
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Some RestrictionsWilmington property owners must stop wasted water from private pipes and repair leaks promptly, or face a misdemeanor…
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