Approval to conduct a pilot study to determine the adequacy of the treatment process
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WS 21: Approval to Conduct Pilot Study
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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
Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.
The Details of WS 21: Approval to Conduct Pilot Study
What you need for WS 21: Approval to Conduct Pilot Study
This approval serves to protect the public health and welfare by assuring that the pilot study follows the procedures set forth in the Division of Water Supply's Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems (available from the State House Bookstore) and that the finished water will meet minimum drinking water standards.
This permit consists of an approval to conduct a pilot study to determine the adequacy of the treatment process to deliver water of good quality that meets the standards established by MassDEP. Legislative authority is stated in MGL Chapter 111, s. 160A and regulatory authority is stated in 310 CMR 22.04 of the Drinking Water Regulations.
Public water suppliers or their representatives must apply if they plan to conduct water treatment pilot studies on their drinking water systems.
If the water supplier or their representative apply for this permit as part of a facility modification, it may be necessary to apply for other water treatment permits, e.g. WS 22, 23, 24, or 25.
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 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.
Fees for WS 21: Approval to Conduct Pilot Study
How to apply WS 21: Approval to Conduct Pilot Study
File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.
Next steps for WS 21: Approval to Conduct Pilot Study
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Review the Instructions
Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:
Open PDF file, 163.66 KB, Instructions: WS 21 - Approval to Conduct Pilot Study (English, PDF 163.66 KB)Open PDF file, 1.01 MB, WS21 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.01 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 21 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 for WS 21: Approval to Conduct Pilot Study
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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