# 16 Del. C. § 125: §  125. Preservation of public health within incorporated towns; local sanitation matters; expenses > Delaware · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S125 ## Section - **Citation:** 16 Del. C. § 125 - **Heading:** §  125. Preservation of public health within incorporated towns; local sanitation matters; expenses - **Jurisdiction:** Delaware - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 16 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter II / Section 125 ## Text (a) The Department of Health and Social Services, in addition to other powers possessed by it, may preserve the public health within all incorporated towns and within 1 mile of the water supply thereof. (b) The Department of Health and Social Services may also make and enforce orders in local sanitation matters, when in the judgment of the Department of Health and Social Services such action is necessary for the protection of the public health and the local boards of health have neglected or refused to act with sufficient promptness or efficiency, or when or where such local board has not been established. All expenses so incurred shall be paid by the city, or town or county for which services are rendered upon bill presented to the treasurer of such city, town or county by the Department of Health and Social Services. ## Nearby sections - [16 Del. C. § 121 §  121. Successor to powers of abolished health and welfare agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S121.md) - [16 Del. C. § 122 §  122. Powers and duties of the Department of Health and Social Services [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 434,  3].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S122.md) - [16 Del. C. § 123 §  123. Reports from public institutions, Division of Professional Regulation and resorts; penalties [Effective June 30, 2026].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S123.md) - [16 Del. C. § 124 §  124. Fluoridation of a water supply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S124.md) - [16 Del. C. § 125 §  125. Preservation of public health within incorporated towns; local sanitation matters; expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S125.md) - [16 Del. C. § 126 §  126. Regulations and orders of Department and Secretary — Effect; distribution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S126.md) - [16 Del. C. § 127 §  127. Regulations and orders of Department and Secretary — Duty of enforcement; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S127.md) - [16 Del. C. § 128 §  128. Powers as advisory board; investigations; abatement of nuisances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S128.md) - [16 Del. C. § 129 §  129. Threatened epidemics; appointment of officers to enforce regulations and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S129.md) - [16 Del. C. § 130 §  130. Reporting of potential or existing public health emergencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S130.md) - [16 Del. C. § 131 §  131. Survey of hospitals and health centers — Required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S131.md) - [16 Del. C. § 132 §  132. Acceptance of federal grants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S132.md) - [16 Del. C. § 133 §  133. Cancer; Delaware Cancer Consortium.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S133.md) - [16 Del. C. § 134 §  134. Sanitary facilities of public eating places; permits; approval of construction; inspection; fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S134.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C1_SII_S125. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.