N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1008.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1008.03 - Daily Flow Volume

(a) In order to determine the appropriate size of the septic system components, such as the septic tank, pipe, and bed, the daily flow volume of sewage in gallons per day shall be determined as specified in this section.

(b) For existing uses, flow shall be based on:

(1) Metered water readings for the use as specified in (d), below, if available; or

(2) The unit design flows listed in Table 1008-1.

(c) For new uses, flow shall be based on:

(1) The unit design flows listed in Table 1008-1; or

(2) Metered water readings for uses that are as similar as possible to the proposed use, taking into consideration factors such as occupancy and frequency of use, determined as specified in (d), below.

(d) Design flows based on metered water readings shall be calculated:

(1) By finding the average of water meter readings over a period of time that is representative of the volume of water used and multiplying the average by a minimum peaking factor of 2 for commercial light flow or a maximum peaking factor of 3 for commercial heavy flow; or

(2) By measuring not less than 6 months of consecutive daily meter readings, including the month(s) of heaviest use for uses that are seasonal in nature, and using the highest daily flow without application of a peaking factor;

(e) The unit design flow figures referenced in (b) and (c), above, shall be as listed in Table 1008-1, below, subject to (f) through (h), below:

Table 1008-1: Unit Design Flow Figures

Use	Unit Design Flow
AIRPORTS	5 GPD/Transient plus 10 GPD/Employee
APARTMENTS	See Dwellings
BARS, LOUNGES	See Food Service
BED & BREAKFAST	60 GPD/Guest, based on the greater of 2 guests per room or the actual number of guests the room is designed to accommodate, plus 10 GPD/Employee
BUNKHOUSE	60 GPD/Person
CAMPS:
Campground with Central Comfort Station	45 GPD/site, plus 20 GPD/Site for the dump station
Recreational Campgrounds with 3-way hookups	60 GPD/Site
Construction Camps	50 GPD/Person
Day Camps (not including meals)	15 GPD/Person
Dining Facility	3 GPD/Person/meal
Residential Youth Recreation Camps	25 GPD/Person plus 3 GPD/Person/meal
CATERERS - Function Rooms	12 GPD/patron
CHURCHES:
Sanctuary Seating	3 GPD/Seat
Church Suppers	12 GPD/Seat
COUNTRY CLUBS - PRIVATE
Dining Room	10 GPD/Seat
Snack Bar	10 GPD/Seat
Locker & Showers	20 GPD/Locker
DAY CARE CENTERS	10 GPD/Person
DENTISTS	10 GPD/Chair plus 35 GPD/Staff Member
DOCTOR'S OFFICES	250 GPD/Doctor
DOG KENNELS	50 GPD/Kennel, with one dog per kennel
DWELLINGS:
Apartment - Studio or One-Bedroom	225 GPD
Apartment - 2 or More Bedrooms	150 GPD/Bedroom
Residence - Single-Family	300 GPD plus 150 GPD for each bedroom over 2
Residence - Duplex	300 GPD plus 150 GPD for each bedroom over 2 for each unit
Rooming House - With Meals	60 GPD/Person
Rooming House - Without Meals	40 GPD/Person
Senior Housing	See Senior Housing
FACTORIES (Exclusive of Industrial Waste):
Without Cafeteria or Showers	10 GPD/Person
With Cafeteria, No Showers	15 GPD/Person
With Cafeteria and Showers	20 GPD/Person
Warehouses	10 GPD/Person
FIRE STATIONS - Without full-time employees; without floor drains or food preparation	5 GPD/Person
FOOD SERVICE:
Cafeteria or table service, plus toilet and kitchen waste	40 GPD/Seat plus 20 GPD/Employee
Cafeteria or table service, paper service, plus toilet and kitchen waste	20 GPD/Seat plus 20 GPD/Employee
Ice cream dipper	100 GPD/dipper plus 20 GPD/Employee
Kitchen Waste only	3 GPD/Meal served plus 20 GPD/Employee
Bars and lounges	20 GPD/Seat plus 20 GPD/Employee
Function Rooms	12 GPD/Seat plus 20 GPD/Employee
GYMS	10 GPD/participant plus 3 GPD/Spectator seat
HAIRDRESSERS	150 GPD/Chair plus 20 GPD/Employee
HOSPITALS	200 GPD/Bed plus 20 GPD/Employee
HOTELS AND MOTELS	200 GPD/Room plus 10 GPD/Employee
INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN HOSPITALS	See Residential Institutions
LAUNDROMATS, COIN-OPERATED	500 GPD/Machine
LOUNGES	See Food Service, Bars/Lounges
MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARKS	150 GPD/ Bedroom/Site with 300 GPD/Site minimum
MOTELS, see HOTELS
NURSING HOMES	125 GPD/Bed plus 20 GPD/Employee
OFFICE BUILDINGS:
Without Cafeteria	10 GPD/Employee
With Cafeteria	15GPD/ Employee
Unspecified Office Space	5 GPD/100 ft2
PICNIC PARKS	See Recreational Facilities
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Toilet Waste Only	5 GPD/person
With Showers and Toilets	10 GPD/person
RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES	135 GPD/Bed plus 20 GPD/Employee
RESTAURANTS	See Food Service
SCHOOLS:
Boarding	100 GPD/resident student or employee plus Day School loading for non-resident students and employees
Day, Without Gym, Cafeteria, or Showers	10 GPD/student or employee
Day, Without Gyms or Showers, with Cafeteria	15 GPD/student or employee
Day, With Gyms, Showers, and Cafeteria	25 GPD/student plus 15 GPD/employee
SENIOR HOUSING	125 GPD/2 Bedroom unit, maximum 2 person occupancy
SERVICE STATIONS	75 GPD/Island plus 10 GPD/Employee
SKATING RINKS	See Gyms
SKI AREAS	See Recreational Facilities
STORES:
Dry Goods	5 GPD/100 ft2 plus 10 GPD/employee
Supermarkets with Meat Dept. without Garbage Grinder	7.5 GPD/100 ft2
Supermarkets with Meat Dept. with Garbage Grinder	11 GPD/100 ft2
SWIMMING POOLS, Public	See Recreational Facilities
TENNIS COURTS	See Recreational Facilities
THEATERS	3 GPD/Auditorium Seat/Show
TOWN HALLS	5 GPD/Seat for total seating capacity
TOWN OFFICES	10 GPD/Office employee plus 5 GPD /Transient
TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS	See Camps
WAREHOUSES	See Factories

(f) For any combination of uses, such as a day camp that serves meals, a recreational facility that has a cafeteria, a ski area that has a day care, or a single-family residence that also has a studio or 1-bedroom apartment, the loading shall be the combined total of the loading for the separate uses.

(g) If a property contains more than one dwelling structure and multiple dwelling structures will be connected to a shared ISDS, the unit design flow for any structure that is a studio or one-bedroom dwelling unit shall be 225 GPD so long as the minimum design flow of the shared ISDS is 300 GPD or greater.

(h) For any structure where the use is not listed in Table 1008-1, the permitted designer shall submit documentation to support the estimated maximum daily flow.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1008.03

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08; amd by #9904-A, eff 4-16-11

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11184, Effective 10/1/2016, Expires 10/1/2026.

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 06, Filed February 7, 2019, Proposed by #12716, Effective 1/24/2019, Expires 1/24/2029.