Approval of pumping test report and construction of a well
- This page, WS 15: Approval of Pumping Test Report and to Construct a Source Less than 70 Gallons per Minute, is offered by
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
WS 15: Approval of Pumping Test Report and to Construct a Source Less than 70 Gallons per Minute
Contacts
MassDEP Drinking Water Program
Online
MassDEP Drinking Water Program
Email MassDEP Drinking Water Program at program.director-dwp@mass.gov
EEA ePLACE Help Desk
Phone
ePLACE Help Desk
Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522
Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.
The Details
What you need
This approval is for the pumping test report and the construction of a well. All the requirements of 310 CMR 22.21 and the Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems should be satisfactorily addressed (available in the State House Bookstore). This is the last approval in the Source Approval process. Approval of the pumping test report and approval to construct a source is an indication that all the requirements of the Source Approval process have been addressed satisfactorily.
Any individual, company, municipality or district intending to develop a source of public water supply, either publicly or privately owned, serving 15 service connections or 25 individuals at least 60 days per year must apply.
The following requirements should be considered when applying:
- Ownership or control of the Zone I must be satisfactorily demonstrated.
- All wetlands issues should be satisfactorily addresses.
- All previous requirements in the Source Approval Process must be met.
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
How to apply
File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.
Next steps
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Review the Instructions
Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:
Open PDF file, 1.06 MB, WS15 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.06 MB)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.
Open PDF file, 83.07 KB, Application: WS Certification Form (English, PDF 83.07 KB)Open DOCX file, 82.67 KB, Application: WS Certification Form (English, DOCX 82.67 KB)Submit your Online Application/Documents and Fee Payment
- 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 15 application.
- For additional guidance on navigating the EEA ePLACE Portal, please follow this link - EEA ePLACE Portal Instruction Documents
- 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
Online
MassDEP Drinking Water Program Email MassDEP Drinking Water Program at program.director-dwp@mass.govPhone
ePLACE Help Desk Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.
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