New Hampshire § 485:61 Rules for Water Conservation

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 485:61 — Rules for Water Conservation

New Hampshire § 485:61

Title LWATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

Ch. 485NEW HAMPSHIRE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT

SubdivisionRules for Water Conservation

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 485:61 (2026).

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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.

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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.