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 342 - VARIANCES ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Section Env-Ws 342.03 - Content of Variance Request

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Ws 342.03

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

Any written request for a variance shall include the following information:

(a) The name, location, and EPA identification number of the system(s) for which the variance is requested;

(b) The nature and duration of the variance requested;

(d) If the raw water source is one or more wells, the type, depth, and location of the well(s);

(e) An assessment of all potential sources of pollution for the raw water source;

(f) Relevant analytical results of water quality samples from each system for which the variance is requested, including results of relevant tests conducted pursuant to the requirements of the drinking water rules;

(g) For any request made under Env-Ws 342.01(a):

(1) Information regarding all alternative water sources to which the system could economically connect, based on the system's size, capitalization, annual revenues, and other economic and geographic factors;

(2) A full e xplanation with supporting documentation of the best available treatment technology and techniques;

(3) Economic and legal factors relevant to the system's ability to comply;

(4) Analytical results of raw water quality relevant to the variance request;

(5) An assessment of whether any of the criteria listed in Env-Ws 341.01(c) would be met if the variance is granted;

(6) A proposed compliance schedule that specifiesthe date each step toward compliance will be achieved, including at a minimum the following dates:

a . The date by which arrangement for alternative raw water source or improvement of existing raw water source shall be completed;

b. The date of initiation of the connection of the alternative raw water source or improvement of existing raw water source; and

c. The date by which final compliance shall be achieved;

(7) A plan for the provision of safe drinking water in the case of an excessive rise in the contaminant level for which the variance is requested; and

(8) A plan for additional interim control measures during the effective period of the variance;

(h) A statement signed by the applicant(s) that the system(s) will perform monitoring and other reasonable requirements prescribed by the department as a condition ofthe variance; and

(i) Any other information believed by the applicant to be pertinent to the request.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading Env-Ws 300) #6521, eff 6-4-97; ss by #8360, INTERIM, eff 6-4-05, EXPIRES: 12 -1-05 ; ss by #8497, eff 11-30-05

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