Approval for altering a distribution system
- This page, WS 33: Distribution Modifications for Systems that serve 3,300 people or fewer, is offered by
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
WS 33: Distribution Modifications for Systems that serve 3,300 people or fewer
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.
The Details
What you need
This approval serves to protect the public's health and welfare by insuring that minimum drinking water requirements are met in the modification of a drinking water distribution system, such as storage tanks, distribution pump stations, and transmission main installation. Legislative authority is stated in MGL Chapter 111, section 160A. Regulatory authority is stated in 310 CMR 22.04 of the Drinking Water Regulations.
Public water suppliers or their representatives must apply if they want approval for modification of their distribution system.
If the water supplier or their representative apply for this approval it may be necessary to apply for other water treatment approvals WS 23 or WS 24.
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 (251 Causeway Street, Suite 900, Boston MA 02114 (617) 626-1020). 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.
Note: These additional requirements are intended to serve as a guide to the applicant. It does not necessarily include all additional requirements.
Fees
How to apply
File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.
Next steps
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Review the instructions
Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:
Open PDF file, 1.01 MB, WS33 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 33 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
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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