Group B Approval

The Group B approval process is intended to assure that all new or expanding systems meet current standards to protect the health of the people using their water. Upon completion, an approved Group B system is properly designed for the specific number of homes or businesses it supports. What does all of this mean?

First, it means that each connection will have adequate pressure at their taps. Inadequate pressure is not only frustrating, but can lead to bacterial or chemical contamination if any cross-connections exist on the system. Second, approved systems are required to plan for financial viability. This means establishing a rate structure that will enable the system to readily replace failing equipment and make needed repairs that may otherwise put them at risk for contamination. Third, approved systems have extensively tested their water to assure that it does not pose any health threats and have established covenants to protect their well(s) into the future. Ongoing monitoring for bacteria and nitrate are also conducted to identify any changes that may occur in water quality over time.

Group B Approval packets are available from Public Services or from the 3rd floor of the Health Department. You may also print out the documents from the links below.

[link] Group B Approval Checklist
[link] Approved Satellite Management Agencies (SMAs)
[link] Water System Engineers
[link] State Certified Laboratories
[link] IOC Requirements
[link] VOC Requirements
[link] Instructions for Covenants
[link] Example Declaration of Covenant (PDF coming soon)
[link] Example Restrictive Covenant (PDF coming soon)
[link] Example Site Diagram (PDF coming soon)
[link] Declaration of Covenant (public)
[link] Restrictive Covenant (public)
[link] Notice to Future Property Owners
[link] Ownership and Management (coming soon)
[link] Financial Viability (coming soon)
[link] Wellhead Protection Inventory (coming soon)
[link] Critical Areas and Resource Land (CARL) review form
[link] Permission to Enter
[link] Well Site Inspection (coming soon)