New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wq - Water Quality and Quantity Programs
Chapter Env-Wq 2100 - WATER CONSERVATION; USE REGISTRATION AND REPORTING
Part Env-Wq 2102 - WATER USE REGISTRATION AND REPORTING
Section Env-Wq 2102.14 - Equivalent Methods

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 2102.14

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) If the water user chooses to develop an alternate, equivalent method of water measurement, the water user shall submit a written request and documentation to the department to demonstrate that the equivalent method of water measurement:

(1) Complies with the accuracy requirements specified in Env-Wq 2102.11;

(2) Includes the measurement of water use in real time; and

(3) Automatically records cumulative water use for a minimum period of 30 days.

(b) The documentation submitted pursuant to (a), above shall include the following:

(1) The facility name and address;

(2) The name and daytime telephone number of the owner of the facility and of the operator of the facility, if other than the owner;

(3) The name and daytime telephone number of the contact person for the facility and, if available, an e-mail address for the contact person;

(4) The registered water user identification number; and

(5) A complete description of all water uses or users at the facility including:
a. Each water source and destination;

b. A flow chart of all water use through the facility that includes all water-using processes and their receiving and sending connections; and

c. A description of how the water is used, including a description and a percent estimate of the total volume of water used for each process or need.

(c) If the department determines that the equivalent method of water measurement meets the accuracy requirements of Env-Wq 2102.11, the department shall approve the use of the method.

(d) Snowmaking water users shall measure water use as required by RSA 488:4-a.

#9279, eff 9-24-08

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.