Vermont § 1981 - Surface water source; potable water supply The Secretary shall approve the use of a surface water as the source of a potable water supply under this chapter if the following conditions are satisfied:
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§ 1981. Surface water source; potable water supply The Secretary shall approve the use of a surface water as the source of a potable water supply under this chapter if the following conditions are satisfied:
- (1) the building or structure using the surface water as a source is a single-family residence
occupied by the owner of record; (2) only one single-family residence shall be served by a potable water supply using a
surface water as a source; (3) a single-family residence with a potable water supply using a surface water as a source
shall not be used as the site of a home occupation that employs persons other than
family members and is visited by the public in a manner or duration that would presume
the need for use of a potable water supply; (4) a professional engineer shall design the potable water supply using a surface water
as a source, including a treatment system for the surface water; (5) only surface waters that meet criteria adopted by the Secretary by rule are eligible
as the source of a potable water supply permitted under this chapter; and (6) the applicant or permit holder shall comply with other criteria and requirements adopted
by the Secretary by rule for potable water supplies using a surface water as a source. (Added 2015, No. 154 (Adj
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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