N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 602.06

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Dw 602.06 - Description of Financial Capacity

The description of the financial capabilities of the supplier of water required by Env-Dw 602.03(a)(4) shall include:

(a) Final construction costs for all water system infrastructure and water source development, excluding costs attributable to land acquisition;

(b) A projection of the annual expenses of operating the PWS over a minimum 5-year planning horizon, using generally accepted accounting principles, including:

(1) The fee required by RSA 485:41, VIII for a permit to operate and other applicable state and federal taxes and fees;

(2) Depreciation;

(3) Annual debt repayment, including principal and interest or rate of return where applicable;

(4) Annual funding of an operation and maintenance account for general repair or replacement of existing facilities and for any new phases of development; and

(5) A list of water system operation and maintenance expenses including:

a. Electrical power;

b. Heating;

c. Water treatment chemicals;

d. Disposal costs for water treatment residuals;

e. Certified operator and other contracted staff;

f. Compliance and other water quality testing;

g. Meter calibration;

h. Leak detection surveys and repairs, and

i. Other operational costs; and

(c) Projected water rates, the rate structure, and the fee schedule for the entire 5-year planning period, including:

(1) Type of rate structure, for example, increasing block rate to encourage water conservation and, for a CWS, not less than quarterly billing frequency per Env-Wq 2101;

(2) Water use charges;

(3) Disconnect and activation charges;

(4) Hydrant and fire sprinkler charges;

(5) Late fees;

(6) Backflow prevention device permits and testing charges;

(7) Water service line insurance; and

(8) Other charges including interest, equipment rental fees, and inspection fees.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 602.06

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Dw 600) #9108, eff 3-23-08 (formerly Env-Ws 371.20 -371.23)

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 32, Filed August 11, 2016, Proposed by #11143, Effective 7/26/2016, Expires 7/26/2026.