New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wq - Water Quality and Quantity Programs
Chapter Env-Wq 1000 - SUBDIVISIONS; INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Part Env-Wq 1002 - DEFINITIONS
Section Env-Wq 1002.60 - Restrictive layer

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 1002.60
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

"Restrictive layer" means a soil horizon that restricts the downward flow of water and is uncharacteristic of the soil layers above and below, such as a layer of soil with a consistence of firm or very firm, cemented horizons, or stratified layers of silt, loam or clay within the soil profile.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08; renumbered by #9904-A (from Env-Wq 1002.59)

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