New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter - APPENDICES
Appendix 5-D
Section 5-D.1 - Application and Definitions

(1) This Appendix applies to water wells that serve a public water system as defined in Subpart 5-1 of the State Sanitary Code. Additional requirements for these wells are contained in Appendix 5-A (Recommended Standards for Water Works) and Appendix 5-B (Standards for Water Wells) of this Part. Other state agencies, regional authorities, and local agencies with authority to regulate water wells may also have additional requirements.

(2) The Department or local health department may allow deviations from a standard on a case by case basis in accordance with procedures and criteria established by the Department. Such deviations may only be allowed upon approval in writing by the Department or local health department.