Repeated sewage overflow sparks environmental and safety concerns

In Millsboro, Delaware, a pump failure at the town’s wastewater treatment facility caused up to 30,000 gallons of partially treated sewage to spill onto the plant grounds on February 26. This marks the second wastewater spill at the facility in less than two months, prompting an investigation by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). DNREC has notified nearby residents and is assessing potential environmental impacts and compliance issues. Local officials are providing updates as they work to identify fixes and prevent future overflows.