New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Ws - Division of Water
Chapter Env-Ws 300 - NEW HAMPSHIRE DRINKING WATER RULES
Part Env-Ws 303 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY REGULATORY PROGRAM
Section Env-Ws 303.04 - Siting Requirements
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Ws 303.04
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
Before a person may enter into a financial commitment for or to initiate construction of a new public water system or increase the capacity of an existing public water system, the person shall:
(a) Notify the department; and
(b) To the extent practicable, avoid locating part or all of the new or expanded facility at a site which:
(1) Is subject to a risk greater than 1% from
earthquakes, floods, fires or other disasters which could cause a breakdown of
the public water system or a portion thereof; or
(2) Except for intake structures, is within
the floodplain of a 100-year flood or is lower than any recorded high tide
where appropriate records exist.
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Ws 300); ss by #8498, eff 11-30-05
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