Approval to construct a well
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WS 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
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MassDEP Drinking Water Program
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MassDEP Drinking Water Program
Email MassDEP Drinking Water Program at program.director-dwp@mass.gov
EEA ePLACE Help Desk
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ePLACE Help Desk
Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522
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The Details of WS 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
What you need for WS 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
The approval is to construct a well. All the requirements of 310 CMR 22.21 and the Division of Water Supply's Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems (available in the State House Bookstore) should have been satisfactorily addressed. This is the last approval in the New Source Approval process.
Approval to construct a source is an indication that all the requirements of the New Source Approval process have been addressed satisfactorily.
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.
The following requirements should be considered when applying for this approval:
- DWS Water Management Act approval application has been filed.
- Prior to final approval, proponent must own or control Zone I.
Before issuing an approval to construct, the Division of Water Supply will evaluate whether all of the components of the Source Approval process have been satisfactorily completed. Prior to the source going on-line (pumping water into the distribution system), the Wellhead Protection Zoning and Nonzoning controls and the Groundwater Monitoring Well Program must be implemented and functioning.
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 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
How to apply WS 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.
Next steps for WS 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
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Review the Instructions
Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:
Open PDF file, 1.04 MB, WS20 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.04 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, 22.41 KB, Application: WS 20 (English, PDF 22.41 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 20 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.
Downloads for WS 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
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)Contact for WS 20: Approval to Construct a Source of 70 Gallons per Minute or Greater
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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