WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute

Approval to assess the water resource potential of a site

MassDEP Drinking Water Program

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The Details   of WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute

What you need   for WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute

This is an approval relative to evaluating the water resource potential of a particular site. The necessary components of a site approval request, the subsequent site exam and pumping test proposal are described in the Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems . The Drinking Water Regulations govern all aspects of the source development process.

The reason sites are evaluated and approved or disapproved at this point is to identify any circumstances which might negate the possibility of using the site. This assists the applicant in avoiding the potentially unnecessary expenses associated with the next costly step, which is the pumping test. For example: the inability to own the Zone I; extremely poor water quality, historical spills or leaks of hazardous materials; and, extensive development of the preliminary conceptual Zone II (if applicable), are all issues that could influence the approval of the site for development as a drinking water source.

Approval of a pumping test proposal is granted after MassDEP has determined that the hydrologic and water quality information, necessary to approve the source, will be generated before, during and after the pumping test.

Any individual, company, municipality or district intending to develop a public source of water supply serving 15 service connections or 25 individuals at least 60 days per year must submit WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute.

The following requirements should be considered when applying for this approval:

  • A Request for Determination of Applicability (Form No. 1-310 CMR 10.99) as required under the Wetland Protection Act MGL c. 131 s. 40 and the regulations at 310 CMR 10.00 must be filed with the local conservation commission if work is proposed within 100 feet of a wetland.
  • The site examination and sanitary land use survey precede the review and approval to conduct a pumping test.
  • Before applying for this approval consideration should be given to the ability to own the Zone I; and
  • How surrounding development and history may influence water quality and how the site lends itself to development.

Note: Approvals of this type may require MEPA review. Please carefully examine 301 CMR 11.00, the MEPA Regulations, to determine if your project exceeds the MEPA review thresholds, or for more information contact the MEPA Unit of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02202; (617-727-5830). MassDEP cannot begin technical review of the permit application until the MEPA process has been completed, unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Copies of MEPA filings should be sent to the appropriate program offices in Boston and the MEPA Coordinator in the appropriate Regional Office.

Note: These additional requirements are intended to serve as a guide to the applicant. It does not necessarily include all additional requirements.

Fees   for WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute

How to apply   WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute

File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.

Next steps   for WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute

  1. Review the Instructions

  2. Complete the Certification Form

    Please fill out and save the Microsoft Word or Acrobat Adobe PDF form on your computer.

    Important Note: Even when applying online, you will still need to complete the WS Certification Form and upload it as an attachment during the online filing process. Please do not mail in this form.

  3. Submit your Online Application/Documents and Fee Payment

    1. File online via the EEA ePLACE Portal. Please note: There is no need to submit a Transmittal Form or WS Application Form. See instructions above for documents that are required for the WS 13 application.
    2. You will have the option to Pay Online by credit card or automated clearing house (ACH) or pay by mail. If you select pay by mail option, instructions on how to do so will be provided when you submit your online application.

Contact   for WS 13: Approval to Site a Source and Conduct a Pumping Test for a Source less than 70 Gallons per Minute

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