Sewer Permits

You can now apply for your sewer permits and report violations at www.mygovernmentonline.org. It’s easy, fast, and secure, and your information can be saved for convenience whenever using the service.

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Kent County's central sewer system includes 95 pump stations and over 400 miles of sewer transmission pipes providing wastewater service to over 18,000 residential and commercial customers.  In addition, the Kent County Regional Resource Recovery Facility accepts and treats wastewater from Smyrna, Clayton, Cheswold, Dover, Bowers Beach, Felton, Frederica, Harrington, Milford and the Dover Air Force Base.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for Wastewater Management, Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste, and Streetlight services for greater Kent County.

Residential & Commercial Sewer Permitting

A sewer permit is required for any residential or commercial property connecting to the Kent County central sewer system.  Sewer permits can be applied for online using the MyGovernmentOnline customer portal.  Please call 302-744-2430 for information. 

Miss Utility Delmarva Information

To avoid damaging underground utilities residents are reminded to contact "Miss Utility Delmarva" Dial 811 to have underground utilities marked on the property before beginning any project such as construction of a home, deck, shed or garage or installation of a pool or fence.

Sewer System Expansions & New Subdivisions

For complete information on sewer system expansion applications, fees, planning, permitting and construction, please contact the Engineering Division at 302-744-2430.

For more information or questions about Kent County sewer system expansion applications, fees, planning, permitting and construction, please contact the Engineering Division at 302-744-2430, or email PublicWorks@kentcountyde.gov

For sewer emergencies call 302-363-4537, 24/7.  

For sewer billing questions call 302-744-2391.