Section Env-Wq 1008.06 - Protective Well Radii - Distance(a) A protective area designated as the "protective well radius" shall be maintained around every private commercial or non-commercial drinking water well.(b) Subject to Env-Wq 1008.08, the protective area shall be a uniform circle having a radius determined based on the total proposed daily sewage flow, as set forth in Table 1008-4, below: Table 1008-4: Protected Well Radii for Shallow or Dug Wells or Drilled Bedrock Wells
Daily Sewage Flow (GPD) | Radius (ft.) |
0-750 | 75 |
751-1440 | 100 |
1441-4320 | 125 |
4321-14,400 | 150 |
14,401-28,800 | 175 |
28,801-57,600 | 200 |
57,601-86,400 | 250 |
86,401-115,200 | 300 |
115,201-144,000 | 350 |
greater than 144,001 | 400 |
(c) A protective well radius that is fully recognized or accorded full recognition by these rules means that the radius shall not be reduced or encroached upon by any septic system component on an abutting lot.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1008.06
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11184, Effective 10/1/2016, Expires 10/1/2026.