Article 04: Standards

158-20. Design & Construction Standards.

A. The Department shall establish and maintain a Manual of Design & Construction Standards, herein referred to as the Manual, relating to Public Water Systems infrastructure design, construction, testing, and analytical standards and methods in accordance with applicable industry and EPA standards and NHDES Administrative Rules under the direction of the Director of Public Works and approval of the Town Administrator. 

B. The Department will conform to all requirements of NHDES for the construction and operation of its Public Water Systems as it pertains to sanitation, water resource protection, and the potability of the water.

C. Any person or entity connecting to the Public Water Systems shall be responsible for the ownership, maintenance, testing, and analyses of the associated infrastructure in accordance with the Manual from the premises to the Public Water Systems including all equipment, devices, and management practices.

D.  All proposed service pipes, mains and appurtenances shall be of a size and material determined to be adequate by the Department and as described in the Manual.

(This Chapter was replaced in its entirety by Ord. #2013-08 dated 10/21/13)