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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations


Section 5-1.14 - Water quality for proposed sources of water supply

Effective Date


5-1.14 Water quality for proposed sources of water supply. Before the approval of a source of water supply for public water system purposes, a report shall be submitted to the State. Such report shall include, but may not be limited to, all of the following:

(a) a summary of available raw water quality data for at least 10 years before the date of the report or as otherwise required by the State;

(b) a sanitary survey of the watershed or aquifer, with particular emphasis on water quality as affected by existing or potential spills, point and non-point discharges, and natural seasonal occurrences; and

(c) a description of the proposed water treatment processes.