N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Ws 387.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Ws 387.05 - Conservation Management Plan and Description of Need

(a) The applicant shall prepare a water conservation management plan and description of need to demonstrate the efficient use of, and need for, the proposed withdrawal for the 10-year duration of the permit issued pursuant to Env-Ws 387.15.

(b) The plan shall be presented in the minor designation request pursuant to Env-Ws 387.09.

(c) The plan shall identify:

(1) Other water sources currently used by the applicant;

(2) Anticipated demand for water including maximum, minimum, and average pumping rates and durations;

(3) Factors that control water demand such as:

a. Consumer choice;

b. Delivery contracts;

c. Manufacturing runs;

d. Seasonal occupancy; and

e. Precipitation;

(4) Projected growth in the demand for water and a description of the factors that control the growth in demand for water;

(5) Alternative sources of water;

(6) The ability to store water to reduce peak withdrawals; and

(7) The volume of water needed versus the number of and type of institutions either served by the water, or number of items produced or manufactured with the water.

(d) The plan shall contain an analysis of water conservation measures including the following:

(1) A description of measures being implemented to conserve water;

(2) A discussion of the feasibility of using additional water conservation measures including a description of the potential to reduce quantities of water withdrawn through reuse, recycling, and reduction of wasted water;

(3) For a public water system, a description of the status of the system's compliance with the operation criteria of Env-Ws 360 and the maintenance requirements of Env-Ws 362;

(4) For a public water system, a description of the system's use of, and planning for, the following conservation practices:

a. Customer metering;

b. Leak detection and repairs;

c. Low-flow plumbing fixtures;

d. Restricting non-essential uses such as watering lawns, washing cars, and filling swimming pools;

e. Industrial reuse and recycling;

f. Adopting a water conservation rate structure which may include surcharge penalties;

g. Conducting or requiring residential, commercial, and industrial water audits;

h. Public education; and

i. Any other measure determined by the public water supplier to be cost-effective; and

(5) For a non-public system withdrawal:

a. A description of the use and planning of water conservation measures which are not essential to the product or service design such as floor washing methods, leak and overfill management at a manufacturing facility, or any other type of water conservation management practices or measures implemented;

b. Measures for reducing water use essential to product or service design, such as, re-use, loss reduction, or increased storage to reduce peaks; and

c. The cost effectiveness of water conservation measures and a schedule for any new measures planned.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Ws 387.05

#7490, eff 5-12-01; ss by #9459, INTERIM, eff 5-12-09, EXPIRED: 11-9-09