Code of Massachusetts Regulations
314 CMR - DIVISION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Title 314 CMR 20.00 - Reclaimed Water Permit Program And Standards
Section 20.10 - Application for a Permit for a Reclaimed Water System

(1) Duty to apply. Any person required to obtain a permit for a reclaimed water system issued pursuant to 314 CMR 20.00 shall complete and submit the appropriate form(s) in accordance with 314 CMR 20.03(1), unless otherwise provided in 314 CMR 20.07.

(2) Who Must Apply. The owner of an existing treatment works who proposes to operate a reclaimed water system and use, sell, distribute or offer for use, sale or distribution the reclaimed water produced by said system, and any person who proposes to construct, install, modify, operate or maintain a reclaimed water system, shall apply for a permit, unless otherwise provided in 314 CMR 20.07. If the reclaimed water system treats wastewater so that it may be used as reclaimed water and/or discharged to the ground, the applicant shall apply for a permit issued by the Department pursuant to 314 CMR 5.00 by following the procedures set forth in 314 CMR 5.09 and 314 CMR 5.09A. If the reclaimed water system treats wastewater so that it may be used as reclaimed water and/or discharged to a surface water the applicant shall apply for a permit issued by the Department pursuant to 314 CMR 3.00 by following the procedures set forth in 314 CMR 314 CMR 3.10. As set forth in 314 CMR 20.03, all other applicants shall apply for a permit issued by the Department pursuant to 314 CMR 20.00. Applicants seeking a permit for a reclaimed water system that requires a permit issued by the Department pursuant to 314 CMR 20.00 shall follow the procedures and submit the information required by 314 CMR 20.10 through 314 CMR 20.15.

(3) Time to Apply. Any person who is required to apply for a reclaimed water system permit issued by the Department pursuant to 314 CMR 20.00 and who does not have a currently effective permit shall submit an application at least 180 days before any activity requiring said permit is to commence, unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Department in writing. To avoid delay, persons proposing to construct, install, modify, operate or maintain a reclaimed water system requiring a permit issued by the Department pursuant to 314 CMR 20.00 are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the 180 day requirement.

Any person with a currently effective reclaimed water system permit issued by the Department pursuant to 314 CMR 20.00 shall submit an application for a renewal permit at least 180 days before the expiration date of the existing permit unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Department.

(4) Completeness. The Department shall not issue a permit for a reclaimed water system pursuant to 314 CMR 20.00 before receiving a complete application as required under 314 CMR 2.03(2).