Effective January 1, 2008 the Town of Bedford will require permits for all new and replacements wells being installed. In addition the town will be requiring more comprehensive water testing for all new wells.
Water Test Requirements
All new and replacement wells constructed/installed after the effective date of this ordinance; a State of NH certified testing lab shall do a well water analysis of the following parameters:
ITEMS TO BE TESTED FOR RESULT
a. Bacteria 3 ABSENT
b. Nitrate/Nitrite ABSENT
REMAINING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
c. Sodium
d. Iron
e. Manganese
f. pH
g. Hardness
h. Fluoride
i. Chloride
j. Lead
k. Arsenic
l. Volatile Organic Compound Screen (VOC)
For information on existing wells the best source of records is by contacting the the NH Water Well Board.
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