New water sources must be approved by the DWS before an application is processed. The Division of Water Supply reviews the plans and checks their consistency with the Division's design manual to determine whether the design standards have been met. Plan documents must be reviewed by the DWS within 30 days after receipt. If all standards, rules and regulations have been met, the plans are approved, and an approval letter is sent to the applicant within 30 days of receiving the plans. No public notice is required.
Fees vary depending on the type of system and the number of connections.
The applicant has the right to proceed with the plans as approved. The approval may be extended or revised with the submittal of a written request and the proper plans and fees. The approval is not transferable, and there are no rights of appeal. However, informal appeals and discussions with the Division of Water Supply are possible. The project engineer or a qualified person must provide continuous inspection during construction to assure that all work is done in accordance with the approved plans and documents.