Purpose
To protect groundwater quality.
Applicability
Temporary (120 days or less) discharges to the ground or groundwater.
Statute and Administrative Rules
RSA 485-A:13 Water Pollution And Waste Disposal/Water Discharge Permits
RSA 485:3, X New Hampshire Safe Drinking Water Act/Public Water Supply Protection Program
RSA 485-C:6 Groundwater Protection Act/Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards
Env-Wq 402 Groundwater Discharge Permit and Registration Rules
Application
Temporary Groundwater Discharge Permit Application 
Fee
None.
Processing Time
Typically five to 15 days.
Term/Renewal
Expiration in 120 days.
Modification/Amendments
Not modifiable.
Transferability
Not transferable.
Appeals
Any person aggrieved by a final decision can appeal to the Water Council http://des.nh.gov/organization/councils/water/index.htm in accordance with RSA 21 0:7.
Status of Current Applications
Groundwater Permit Search
More Information
Temporary Discharge Permits for Well Rehabilitation 
(Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-22-7)
Contact Us
Groundwater Discharge Permitting and Registration or (603) 271-2858.
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