DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories that reflect continuing improvement in water quality for Delaware waterways
New fish consumption advisories issued today by DNREC and DHSS show that the concentration of chemical contaminants in fish caught from Delaware waterways continues to decline – which indicates water quality is improving throughout the state and also means that fish caught in many Delaware waters can be eaten today with lowered concerns about risks to public health.
DPH Reports Six Additional Flu-Related Deaths; 995 Flu Cases Recorded in One Week
The number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases in Delaware continues to surge and one-week totals have now surpassed the highest single-week totals in Delaware reporting history, that dates back to 2008 – 2009. The Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that there were 995 lab-confirmed flu cases recorded between January 28 and February 3, 2018. The highest single-week total previously recorded was 671 cases in 2009-2010. The most recent weekly number brings the total flu cases to 2,966 for the 2017-2018 season. In addition, DPH is announcing six flu-related deaths have occurred in the last week alone, bringing the season’s total to 10.
DNREC, DPH are providing the Town of Blades with drinking water after municipal wells are found to have elevated level of perfluorinated compounds
DNREC and the Division of Public Health began providing bottled water Friday for drinking and cooking to residents of the Town of Blades, in Sussex County, after all three of the town’s drinking water wells returned concentrations of PFCs above the human health advisory level.
DNREC Environmental Finance, DPH Office of Drinking Water extend due date to Feb. 28 for FY2018 water revolving funds’ project notices of intent
DNREC and the Division of Public Health have extended the due date for notices of intent for loans for wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and related infrastructure projects.
Public Health Closes Unpermitted Home Tattoo Operation in Wilmington
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) ordered a Wilmington woman to cease tattooing activities in her home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code.
