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 1022 - ALTERNATE SYSTEMS
Section Env-Wq 1022.01 - Privies
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 1022.01
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) No privy shall be located within 75 feet of drinking water wells, surface waters, or foundations on abutting lots.
(b) Subject to (c), below, the bottom of the privy pit shall be at least 4 feet above seasonal high water table and impermeable substratum or ledge.
(c) If the bottom of the privy pit is less than 4 feet above the seasonal high water table or impermeable substratum or ledge, the pit shall be sealed.
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. New Hampshire may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
