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Sussex officials sign agreement with Lewes BPW
Ron MacArthur
2 years ago
Sussex County officials are joining with the Lewes Board of Public Works to conduct a long-range...
Lewes BPW fined $64,000 for wastewater failure
Nick Roth
4 years ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works has been fined $64,000 by the state as a result of the major...
BPW considering operator change for wastewater...
Nick Roth
4 years ago
Just a few months after a major malfunction at the Lewes wastewater treatment plant resulted in...
BPW: Wastewater failure was avoidable
Nick Roth
4 years ago
The December failure at the Lewes wastewater treatment facility that sent nearly 4 million gallons...
DNREC issues violations for Lewes sewer plant
Nick Roth
4 years ago
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a notice of violation...
Lewes BPW outlines wastewater plant failures
Nick Roth
4 years ago
Officials say a series of events likely led to the discharge of nearly 4 million gallons of...
Litigation, pollution dogging Lewes
5 years ago
The costly and contentious lawsuit filed by the Lewes Board of Public Works against the Lewes Mayor...
Lewes wastewater failure is topic Jan. 29
Nick Roth
5 years ago
Lewes officials are expected present their investigation into the malfunction at the Howard Seymour...
Lewes BPW piecing together cause of wastewater fiasco
Nick Roth
5 years ago
State and city officials are piecing together just what went wrong at the Lewes wastewater...
Lewes BPW launches investigation into wastewater...
5 years ago
In a press release Jan. 7, Lewes Board of Public Works President D. Preston Lee, P.E, announced the...
Lewes wastewater plant to get new filters
Nick Roth
5 years ago
The Lewes wastewater treatment plant now has two fully operational filter units with replacements...
Lewes wastewater plant backup unit online
Nick Roth
5 years ago
A second filter unit is up and running at the Lewes wastewater treatment facility, offering a...
Lewes wastewater plant reports new malfunction
Laura Ritter
5 years ago
State environmental officials were dispatched Jan. 2 to the Lewes wastewater treatment plant after...
Plant failure reveals need for transparency
5 years ago
The beginning of a new year and a new decade inspires us to take stock, set new goals and challenge...
Lewes wastewater plant back online
Nick Roth
5 years ago
The Lewes wastewater treatment facility is back online and has resumed normal treatment of effluent...
Lewes wastewater facility back online
Nick Roth
5 years ago
The Lewes wastewater treatment facility is back online and has resumed normal treatment of effluent...
Repairs underway at Lewes wastewater plant
Nick Roth
5 years ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works expects its wastewater treatment plant to be back up and running in...
Equipment failure causes major issues at Lewes sewer...
Nick Roth
5 years ago
A malfunction during the treatment process has resulted in major problems at the Lewes wastewater...
UPDATE: Crews scrambling to fix Lewes wastewater plant
Nick Roth
5 years ago
Crews from Tidewater Utilities are working around the clock to fix a problem at the Lewes...
Partially treated wastewater entering Lewes-Rehoboth...
5 years ago
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was notified Dec. 18 of equipment...
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19899 Ames Dr #134, Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach
775,000.00
This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom townhouse spans four levels, one of only nine in the community with...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
1060 Edwardsville Rd, Felton | Beautiful home...
Felton
670,000.00
Peace and tranquility and garages for all of your large toys! This beautiful home is situated in a...
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27075 Fieldfare Rd, Lewes | Brand-new home nestled...
Lewes
829,000.00
Nestled in the charming coastal area of Lewes, Delaware, 27075 Fieldfare Rd presents an exquisite...
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One-Floor Living at 3BR Home in Windstone, Milton!
Milton
475,000.00
NEW LISTING in Windstone! 🍍 // 29635 Riverstone Drive, Milton, Delaware - for sale by Camilla...
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Quintessential Coastal Cottage in The Pines
Rehoboth Beach
1,750,000.00
Experience the quintessential charm of The Pines with 54 Kent Street, a 4-bedroom, 2-bath coastal...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Ocean Block Location With Stunning Views in Dewey...
Dewey Beach
1,650,000.00
Discover the ultimate beach retreat in the heart of Dewey Beach! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom...
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RARE OPPORTUNITY EAST OF COASTAL HWY IN LEWES
Lewes
1,250,000.00
Enjoy unparalleled luxury in this exquisite home, sprawled across almost an acre of lush green land...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
217 N Bayshore Dr, Frederica | Peace and tranquility...
Frederica
615,000.00
Peace and tranquility with amazing water views! There is a water view from almost every room and...
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Milford
1,750,000.00
Prepare to be swept off your feet by "The Salty Dog" - a beachfront paradise that you will never...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Open House in Broadkill Beach at 1523 Beach Plum Dr!
Milton
675,000.00
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Rehoboth may soon have answer on building code...
Chris Flood
9 hours ago
Well over a year in the making, Rehoboth Beach commissioners, planning commissioners and city...