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 1004 - APPROVALS; INSTALLATION; REPLACEMENT OF ISDS COMPONENTS; EXPANSIONS
Section Env-Wq 1004.20 - Replacement of Systems in Failure; Pumping Required

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 1004.20

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) The owner of an ISDS in failure as defined in RSA 485-A:2, IV shall cease using the EDA so as to prevent any wastewater from flowing onto or into the ground or to the EDA, by either:

(1) Vacating the premises served by the ISDS; or

(2) Having a licensed septage hauler pump out the septic tank at sufficient frequencies to prevent wastewater from otherwise exiting the septic tank.

(b) If the owner elects to pump the tank in lieu of vacating the premises, the owner shall so notify the department and the local health officer and retain all pumping receipts for inspection by department staff or the health officer.

(c) All applications submitted for the purpose of correcting an ISDS in failure shall be accompanied by a written statement from the town health officer or a permitted designer confirming that the existing ISDS is in fact in failure.

(d) Subject to (e), below, construction approvals granted for replacement of an ISDS in failure shall be valid for 90 days.

(e) The department shall grant one 90-day extension if circumstances beyond the control of the ISDS owner have prevented the ISDS from being completely installed. Failure to complete construction within the approval period shall result in the invalidation of the approval.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08

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