N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 2101.16

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 2101.16 - Minimization of Water Loss and Water Waste for Specified Systems

(a) The owner of a specified system shall implement one of the following options to minimize water loss and water waste by the deadlines noted in (b), below:

(1) Comply with the following requirements:

a. Service metering as specified in Env-Wq 2101.06(a)(1), (b), and (c);

b. Calculating a water balance as specified in Env-Wq 2101.08;

c. Water auditing and implementing a response plan as specified in Env-Wq 2101.09: and

d. Conservation rate structure and billing practices as specified in Env-Wq 2101.11;

(2) Implement a leak detection and repair program as follows:

a. Complete a comprehensive leak detection survey of the distribution system every 2 years in accordance with "Manual of Water Supply Practices, Water Audits and Loss Control Programs", document identification number AWWA M36, American Water Works Association, 2009 (2009 AWWA M36 Manual), available as noted in Appendix A; and

b. Address all leaks as specified in Env-Wq 2101.07(b); or

(3) Implement a high resolution meter reading analysis as follows:

a. Install water meters between all storage or treatment processes and all points of entry into the distribution system;

b. Conduct the analysis during periods of low water demand to identify leaks; and

c. Conduct the analysis not less than twice in each 12-month period, but not sooner than 173 days after and not later than 187 days after the prior analysis; and

d. Address all leaks as specified in Env-Wq 2101.07(b).

(b) The deadlines for implementing the option selected under (a), above, shall be as follows:

(1) If (a)(1) is selected, the requirements shall be implemented by the deadline specified in:

a. Table 2101-1 for any landlord-owned system that did not exist as of the 2013 effective date of this part; or

b. Table 2101-2 for any other specified system;

(2) If (a)(2) is selected, the first survey shall be completed:

a. No later than 2 years from the source activation date for any landlord-owned system that did not exist as of the 2013 effective date of this part; or

b. No later than 2 years from the source approval date for any other specified system; and

(3) If (a)(3) is selected, the requirements shall be implemented no later than:

a. The source activation date for any landlord-owned system that did not exist as of the 2013 effective date of this part; or

b. One year from the obtaining final approval for the conservation source for any other specified system.

(c) In addition to the option implemented under (a), above, the owner of a specified system shall comply with:

(1) Env-Wq 2101.10 relative to high pressure zones no later than:

a. The source activation date for any landlord-owned system that did not exist as of the 2013 effective date of this part; or

b. One year from the obtaining final approval for the conservation source for any other specified system; and

(2) Env-Wq 2101.13 relative to notifying consecutive water systems and PORS within 5 working days of obtaining final approval for the conservation Source.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 2101.16

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