Drinking Water Sampling in Delaware Schools for Lead

The Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) began a sampling initiative in Delaware schools in October 2020 to identify the levels of lead within the drinking water system. As of early 2022, every school in Delaware has been sampled and the initial results have been analyzed by the Division of Public Health Labratory (DPHL).

Delaware Department of Education

 

 

New Plumbing Inspection Procedures

Plumbing permit holders may now e-mail plumbing inspection requests. Please provide:

• Permit number
• Type of inspection
• Plumber or home owner’s name
• Inspection address and any information on accessing the property

Inspections for Kent County can be e-mailed to: DHSS_DPH_KentCoPlumbing@delaware.gov

Inspections for Sussex County can be e-mailed to: DHSS_DPH_SussexCoPlumbing@delaware.gov

 

The mission of Health Systems Protection (HSP) is the protection of Delaware citizens through the monitoring and enforcement of health and safety standards as well as the prevention and control of environmental risk to human health. HSP accomplishes this mission by: Working with retail food establishments to ensure safe and wholesome products are available in Delaware stores and restaurants; Monitoring drinking water quality throughout Delaware; Providing oversight for radiation facilities and technicians; Ensuring contractors and renovators working in Delaware are using lead-safe work practices. Providing consultations and information on indoor air quality; Regulatory oversight of healthcare facilities throughout Delaware; and An array of additional services working to improve and protect the health and safety of all Delawareans. Office Location Contact Health Systems Protection   HSP – Programs		HSP Links Access to Private Restrooms Due to Eligible Medical Condition __________ Food Establishment Inspection Reports __________ Drinking Water Notices __________ Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Information __________ Drinking Water and PFAS
Body Art Establishments Clean Indoor Air Act Cosmetology and Barbering Child Care Inspections Office of Drinking Water Office of Engineering Environmental Health Toxicology Office of Food Protection Healthy Homes Healthy Workplaces Lead Poisoning Prevention	Mattresses, Pillows and Bedding Migratory Camps and Field Sanitation Occupational Health Plumbing Program Pools/Spas/Hot Tubs Office of Radiation Control Radon Recreational Camps Tanning Facilities Delaware Worker Right to Know

 

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