New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Dw - Drinking Water Programs
Chapter Env-Dw 400 - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION AND DESIGN
Part Env-Dw 405 - DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SMALL COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS
Section Env-Dw 405.13 - Well Location
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Dw 405.13
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) Well(s) shall be located at least 50 feet from surface waters, wetlands, and natural drainage ways.
(b) The wellhead shall be above the 100-year flood level, provided, however, that where a well must be located within a flood way, the area immediately surrounding the well and pumphouse shall be built up above the 100-year flood elevation.
(c) Well siting for small community water system sources shall be as specified in Env-Dw 301 or Env-Dw 302.
(See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Dw 405) #10612, eff 6-1-14
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