N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 2102.27

Current through Register No. 49, December 5, 2024
Section Env-Wq 2102.27 - Measurement of Volume of Agriculture Water Use Required
(a) Each individual type of withdrawal or discharge for agriculture water use that exceeds 20,000 gallons a day of water shall be measured separately from other withdrawals or discharges at the farm unless a waiver is granted under Env-Wq 2102.33.
(b) The agriculture water user shall document in detail the method employed for estimating water use.
(c) The following measurement methods shall be acceptable:
(1) Estimating water use based on manufacturers pump capacities;
(2) For livestock operations, average use estimates based on Cooperative Extension formulas or generally accepted and documented industry standards; or
(3) An equivalent method approved by the department pursuant to Env-Wq 2102.14.
(d) Water use measurements or quantification shall be accurate to within 10 percent.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 2102.27

#9279, eff 9-24-08

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12135, Effective 3/21/2017, Expires 3/21/2027.