Section Env-Dw 720.01 - Entry and Inspection of Public Water Systems and Privately Owned Redistribution Systems(a) As specified in RSA 485:41, V, in order to determine compliance with RSA 485 and rules adopted under RSA 485, specifically Env-Dw 100 et seq., the department shall enter, and authorize its employees and agents to enter, the premises of public water systems (PWS) and privately owned redistribution systems (PORS) for the purpose of carrying out inspections or assessments, taking water samples, and inspecting any and all records and facilities of such PWS and PORS (systems).(b) The owner, operator, or any other person(s) in charge of a PWS's or PORS's premises, facilities, or records, or any combination thereof, or in possession or in charge of any other existing information that will assist the department in conducting the inspection or assessment of the PWS or PORS shall allow staff of the department to: (1) Enter the premises and facilities under the control of such person for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy of the facilities, equipment, processes, controls, and operation and maintenance of the system for producing and distributing safe drinking water to persons served by the system;(2) Conduct tests on any feature of the system, including, as applicable, its raw water source, treated water, or distribution system water; and(3) Review all records and files of the system, along with any other existing information that will assist the department in conducting the inspection or assessment.(c) If any tests conducted pursuant to (b)(2), above, are deemed necessary by the department for the protection of the health or safety of persons served by the system, the costs of the tests shall be charged to the system's owner.(d) The owner, operator, or other person in charge of the premises, facilities, or records of the system being inspected or assessed may request identification from the inspector or assessor.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 720.01
(See Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-Dw 700) #9760, eff 7-30-10
Amended by Volume XXXV Number 06, Filed February 12, 2015 , Proposed by #10771, Effective 2/1/2015, Expires2/1/2025.