Winter Storm Infographics – January 23, 2026

WINTER STORM UPDATES   We are now looking at precipitation starting around midnight on Saturday, and continuing through to Monday. What is uncertain is the timing of the shift from snow to ice, then back to snow – including when that lovely precipitation sandwich will occur and what the impacts will be.   Either way, we are expecting significant snowfall in the hours leading up to any changes in whatever form the water chooses to take, and that is how we are preparing. Now for some friendly reminders and tips –   In the event that the state declares a level 2 state of emergency and implements driving restrictions – PLEASE HONOR THIS – emergency services need to prioritize clearing roads, not pulling vehicles out of ditches and snow drifts. Please remember this and prepare in adva nce. Stay home. Try to relax. Read a book. Sip some hot chocolate […]

Sussex County Scheduled to Perform Extensive Sewer Service Repairs in April

PDF of Letter To:  Bridgeville Residents & Businesses Re:  Sewer System Rehabilitation Project – March 28, 2023 Over the last year, the County has been inventorying and assessing the sewer system in Bridgeville.  As you may already know, Bridgeville’s sewer system is older and has many clay sewer mains, which are fragile and prone to cracks and leaks.  To make repairs without having to replace the entire system, the County has brought in Standard Pipe Services to clean, inspect, and repair the sewer lines with a lining system. The choice to line rather than replace the mains will minimize the impact on the public, both in the cost of the system to you and street accessibility while repairs are being made. The lining system provides structural support and seals pipe fractures, essentially creating a new pipe within a pipe. Repair work is scheduled to start in mid-April and is expected […]