TITLE L
WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

CHAPTER 485
NEW HAMPSHIRE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT

Rules for Water Conservation

Section 485:61

    485:61 Rules for Water Conservation. –
I. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, for water conservation practices for water users. These rules shall strike a reasonable balance between environmental, energy, and economic impacts and be consistent with current industry standards and practices for different types of water users.
II. The water conservation rules in paragraph I of this section shall apply to all new permit applicants and applications for water withdrawals subject to the provisions of RSA 485:3, RSA 485:48, RSA 485-C:21, RSA 485-A:12, IV, and section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
III. Water conservation rules shall be consistent with applicable state or federal rules and regulations.

Source. 2002, 142:2, eff. July 12, 2002. 2023, 239:6, eff. Aug. 8, 2023.