WS 31: New Technology - Vending Machines, POU/POE Devices

Approval for third-party approved vending machines and point-of-use/point-of-entry devices

MassDEP Drinking Water Program

The Details   of WS 31: New Technology - Vending Machines, POU/POE Devices

What you need   for WS 31: New Technology - Vending Machines, POU/POE Devices

This permit serves to protect the public's health and welfare through the control of any product or operation that comes into contact with public drinking water. These products and operations must be controlled to prevent contaminants from leaking into the drinking water as well as to ensure that the products and operations work as designed. This permit consists of an approval for vending machines and Point-Of-Use/Point-Of-Entry (POU/POE) devices that have been previously approved by a third party. Regulatory authority for this permit is stated in 310 CMR 22.04 (8), of the Drinking Water Regulations.

Public water suppliers, or their representatives, and manufacturers or their representatives who want approval of a vending machine or POU/POE device that comes into contact with the public water supply while the supply is within any water system must apply.

If water suppliers or their representatives apply for this permit as part of a facility modification it may also be necessary for them to apply for other MassDEP water treatment permits, e.g. WS 21, 22, 23, 24, or 25.

Fees   for WS 31: New Technology - Vending Machines, POU/POE Devices

How to apply   WS 31: New Technology - Vending Machines, POU/POE Devices

Online through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ePLACE Citizen Access Portal:

https://eplace.eea.mass.gov/citizenaccess

Next steps   for WS 31: New Technology - Vending Machines, POU/POE Devices

  1. Review the Instructions

  2. 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 11,12 application.
    2. You will have the option to pay online by credit card or automated clearing house (ACH), or pay by mail. If you select the pay-by-mail option, instructions on how to do so will be provided when you submit your online application.

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