NH Department of Environmental Services

Hi Thomas, Is this well water? If so, we have a list of labs you can take your water too for testing: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/labs-private-wells.pdf There's more information about private well water on this webpage: https://www.des.nh.gov/water/drinking-water/private-wells

This would probably be considered an "alteration of terrain," so yes. If there is a specific instance of this that you'd like to alert us to, the best way is to fill out our Land Resources Management Complaint Form: http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/documents/complaint.pdf. We are committed to responding to complaints as quickly and efficiently as possible. More info about Alteration of Terrain in NH can be found here: https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/aot/index.htm

Hi Joan! Generally speaking, if the system can be located 75 feet or more from the well, we will require the setback be met. If it can’t, we will entertain a waiver since it appears that the property would be considered grandfathered. Applications for new septic systems (including waivers as necessary) are typically processed within 2-3 days, if not sooner. For a more specific answer regarding your case, please call us at (603) 271-3501. Thank you!