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WS 19: Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater

Approval of pumping test report
Apply online: EEA ePLACE Portal 

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.

Online

Email EEA ePLACE Help Desk at ePLACE_helpdesk@mass.gov

The Details   of WS 19: Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater

What you need   for WS 19: Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater

The approval of the pumping test report includes the approval of the following items:

  • the pumping test analysis;
  • the Zone II delineation;
  • the Groundwater Monitoring Well Program;
  • the wellhead protection nonzoning and zoning controls.

The regulatory requirements for the Source Approval process are presented in 310 CMR 22.21 and described in detail in the Division of Water Supply's Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems (available at the State House Bookstore).

Approval of the four items mentioned above are an indication that the area contributing water to the well has been defined and that there are water quality protective mechanisms in place within this delineated area.

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 apply for this approval.

General awareness that following approval of the Final Source Report, the project proponent should submit a permit application to the Division of Water Supply, Water Management Act in Boston. Prior to submitting the Source Final Report for approval, the directives provided by 310 CMR 22.21, and the Division of Water Supply's Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems should all be consulted.

The final approval in the Source Approval process is the approval to construct the source.

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 19: Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater

MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees

How to apply   WS 19: Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater

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

Next steps   for WS 19: Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater

  1. Review the Instructions

    Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:

    Open PDF file, 216.61 KB,  Instructions: WS 19 - Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater (English, PDF 216.61 KB)
    Open PDF file, 1.05 MB,  WS19 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.05 MB)

  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.

    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)

  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 19 application.
    2. For additional guidance on navigating the EEA ePLACE Portal, please follow this link - EEA ePLACE Portal Instruction Documents
    3. 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 19: Approval of Pumping Test Report for Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater

Online
MassDEP Drinking Water Program Email MassDEP Drinking Water Program at program.director-dwp@mass.gov
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.

Online
Email EEA ePLACE Help Desk at ePLACE_helpdesk@mass.gov

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