(a) Whenever contiguous territory containing 1 or more centers of population, whether incorporated or not, shall be so situated that the construction of interceptor sewers, outfall sewers and sewage treatment plants will be conducive to the preservation of the public health, the territory shall be established by the government of Sussex County as a sanitary sewer district.
(b) Whenever contiguous territory containing 1 or more centers of population, whether incorporated or not, shall be so situated that the construction of water mains, pipes and distribution facilities is economically feasible and conducive to the preservation of health, the territory shall be established by the county government as a water district. The county government may employ expert assistance in making a determination of economic feasibility and effect on health, but the determination of the county government as to economic feasibility and effect on health shall be conclusive and binding.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 65. SANITARY AND WATER DISTRICTS
§ 6501. Establishment of sanitary sewer or water district.
§ 6502. Establishment or revision of sanitary or water districts without election.
§ 6503. Establishment of sanitary or water district upon petition of voters.
§ 6504. Public hearing; notice.
§ 6505. Action of county government following hearing.
§ 6506. Election on question of establishment of district.
§ 6507. Action of county government following election favoring establishment of district.
§ 6508. Construction of system adequate for future connections.
§ 6509. Construction or maintenance of sewers or water systems for municipalities.
§ 6510. Adjustment of assessment for cost of existing sewers included in a district.
§ 6511. Power to issue bonds; terms; borrowing in anticipation of issuance of bonds.
§ 6513. Procedure for annual assessment.
§ 6514. Collection of assessments.
§ 6515. Rules and regulations governing use of sewage disposal and water facilities.
§ 6516. Grants or loans from federal, state or interstate agencies.
§ 6517. Order to connect to sanitary sewer; enforcement.
§ 6518. Exception to limitation on borrowing power.
§ 6520. County Engineer; appointment and duties; assistants.
§ 6521. Location of sewage treatment plants and other sewage disposal facilities.