"Receiving layer" means the natural soil under and around a bed, beyond the biomat interface, that receives, filters, and provides final disposal and dispersal of the effluent.
N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 1002.55
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08; renumbered by #9904-A (from Env-Wq 1002.54)