WS 29: Chemical Addition Retrofit of Water Systems Serving More than 3,300 People

Approval for chemical addition retrofit of water systems

Contact

MassDEP Drinking Water Program

Phone

Program Director 617-292-5770

Online

MassDEP Drinking Water Program program.director-dwp@state.ma.us

The Details

What you need

This permit serves to protect the public's health and welfare by insuring that minimum drinking water requirements are met in the chemical addition retrofit of water systems. It consists of an approval for chemical addition retrofit of water systems, for systems that serve more than 3,300 people. For systems that serve less than or equal to 3,300 people, apply for WS 34. Legislative authority is stated in stated in MGL Chapter 111 s. 160A et al. Regulatory authority is stated in 310 CMR 22.04 of the Drinking Water Regulations.

Public water suppliers that serve more than 3,300 people or their representatives who want approval for the chemical addition retrofit of their water system must apply.

If the water supplier or their representatives apply for this permit it may also be necessary for them to apply for other MassDEP water treatment permits, e.g. WS 23 or WS 24.

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

How to apply

See details below.

Next steps

  1. Review the Instructions

    Guidance on how to prepare your application, including a completeness checklist.

    Instructions: WS 29 (PDF 26.04 KB)

  2. Complete the Application Form

    You may fill out and save the Microsoft Word form on your computer. The PDF version has to be printed out and completed by hand.

    Application: WS 29 (DOC 240 KB)
    Application: WS 29 (PDF 39.98 KB)

  3. Obtain a Transmittal Form and Number

    A unique Transmittal Number is needed for each application you submit to MassDEP.

    Transmittal Form & Number for MassDEP Permit Application & Payment 

  4. Lookup the Permit Application Fee

    Permit Application Timelines and Fees Schedule (PDF 247.01 KB)

  5. Mail Your Application and Fee Payment

    Submit your application fee payment and a copy of your Transmittal Form to:

    Department of Environmental Protection
    PO Box 4062
    Boston, MA 02211

    Submit your completed, signed application and your original Transmittal Form to the appropriate MassDEP Regional Office (see listing below).

    MassDEP Regional Offices by Community 

Contact

Address
MassDEP Boston
1 Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108
directions 
Phone
Program Director 617-292-5770
Online
MassDEP Drinking Water Program program.director-dwp@state.ma.us
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