# 16 Del. C. § 7910: § Â 7910. Cross connections with unsafe water supplies

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## Section

- **Citation:** 16 Del. C. § 7910
- **Heading:** § Â 7910. Cross connections with unsafe water supplies
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 16 / Chapter 79 / Section 7910

## Text

(a) Cross connections between safe and unsafe water supply distributing systems shall not be permitted unless such connections have the written approval of the Division of Public Health.

(b) No plumbing, fixture, construction, valves, fitting, device, apparatus or connection that will provide a cross connection between a safe water supply and a sewage system or will permit or make possible the back flow of sewage or waste into a water supply system shall be installed.

## Nearby sections

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        7901. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7901.md)
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        7902. Principles applicable throughout State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7902.md)
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- [16 Del. C. § 7905 § Â
        7905. Additional regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7905.md)
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- [16 Del. C. § 7908 § Â
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- [16 Del. C. § 7912 § Â
        7912. Size of pipes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7912.md)
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