N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 503.19

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Dw 503.19 - Short-Term Water Supply Inadequacies
(a) Whenever it appears that demand will exceed supply on an emergency or short-term basis, the water system owner shall take appropriate action(s) to reduce nonessential demand.
(b) Reduction of demand shall be considered as an emergency response achievable by directive from the water system to its customers.
(c) The water system shall define "nonessential demand" in the rules adopted pursuant to Env-Dw 503.07.
(d) A water system owner shall inform the department of any action(s) taken or directed to reduce customer demand on a short-term or emergency basis within 3 working days of taking or directing such action(s).
(e) If a water shortage necessitating the reduction of nonessential demands occurs on an annual basis, the shortage shall not be considered an emergency situation that can be addressed under this section.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 503.19

(See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Dw 503) #10465, eff 12-2-13