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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17630]
Release ID 17630  Release Date/Time 1/15/2026 9:00:00 AM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 1/15/2026 3:44:00 PM 
Release Location 361 East State Street, Millsboro, DE 19973 Indian River 
Facility ID & Name 5924 Town Of Millsboro  Facility Address 361 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19973  
Substance Released Wastewater  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Greater Than 25000.00 Gallons 
Released To
Additional Information Over 25,000 gallons of wastewater released from a manhole in the area of 361 East State Street, Millsboro, DE 19973 and into the Indian River. The release was discovered on January 15, 2026 and Town of Millsboro estimates 25,000 gallons has been released per day and unknown when it first began. Release was caused by mechanical failure, and contractors are on sight mitigating the release and assessing/repairing damages.  
Health Risks: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) . 
Medical Attention: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) . 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? YES 
Facility Contact Name: Richard Plack  Facility Contact Phone: 302-430-2825 
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



    

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