Section Env-Wq 1608.10 - Required Setback Distances For Land Application(a) No person shall land apply septage within the setback areas specified in Table 1608-1, subject to (b) below: Table 1608-1: Setback Distances For Land Application (in feet)
| Surface Water: |
| Designated river under RSA 483 | 250e |
| Other surface water | 125a |
| Non-Tidal Drainage Ditch | 33 |
| Downgradient Water Supplies: |
| Community Wells | 400b |
| Other Wells | 300 |
| Surface Drinking Water Source | 500 |
| Property Lines | 50c |
| Public Roads other than federal interstate highways | 25 |
| Federal Interstate Highways | 10 |
| Nearest Residential Off-site Dwelling | 100c |
| Groundwater Depth for Land Application | 2d |
| Bedrock / Restrictive Layer | 2 |
(b) The following notes shall apply to Table 1608-1: (1) The letter "a" shall indicate that the distance to surface waters may be reduced to 75 feet if the material is incorporated within 48 hours and the slope is less than 8 percent;(2) The letter "b" shall indicate those community public water supply wells which withdraw greater than 57,600 gallons over a 24-hour period;(3) The letter "c" shall indicate that the distance to property lines and to residential off-site dwellings may be reduced through written agreement with affected party(ies);(4) The letter "d" shall indicate the depth to groundwater at time of application; and(5) The letter "e" shall indicate that all septage land applied within 1/4-mile of a designated river shall be immediately incorporated into the soil or injected in accordance with RSA 483:9.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 1608.10
#6991, eff 5-5-99; ss by #8458, eff 10-27-05 (see Revision Note at chapter heading); ss by #10466, eff 11-26-13