New Hampshire § 485-1 - Section 485:1 Statement of Purpose.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 485-1 — Section 485:1 Statement of Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 485-1. Section 485:1 Statement of Purpose.
I. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive drinking water protection program for the citizens of New Hampshire. It shall be consistent with and at least as stringent as the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. II. In order to implement a comprehensive drinking water protection program, the department of environmental services shall: (a) Monitor the water quality of public water supplies and privately owned redistribution systems. (b) Provide technical assistance to water operators and the general public. (c) Review the design of proposed public water systems, privately owned redistribution systems, and alterations for existing systems. Review of the alteration of existing privately owned redistribution systems shall be limited to alterations that involve more than 500 feet of new installation of distribution piping or the addition of new exterior pumping or storage facilities. (d) Periodically conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems and privately owned redistribution systems to make certain of proper safety and operation. (e) Require that public water supplies comply with all pertinent federal and state statutes and rules. (f) Educate citizens for the need and methods of providing safe and adequate drinking water. (g) Approve sources of water used in the manufacture of bottled water. (h) Monitor the operation and maintenance of privately owned redistribution systems. (i) Adopt primary drinking water standards by establishing maximum contaminant limits or treatment techniques.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 485-1 cover?
Section 485-1 ("Section 485:1 Statement of Purpose.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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