What well tests are required for private wells prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy?
Salem Chapter 253-Salem Disposal Systems and Wells, the following well test results and requirements shall be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on any building serviced by a well in the town of Salem: • A permit must be obtained before any drinking well is installed, and must be accompanied by a scaled diagram of the location. Diagram must show existing or proposed subsurface disposal system on that and adjacent lots. The applicable fee, as established by the Board of Selectmen, shall accompany the application. The plan shall be submitted with the site address, map and lot number. • In all new construction, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and in all well replacements, a State of NH certified testing lab shall do a well water analysis of the following parameters: a. Bacteria g. Hardness b. Chloride h. Fluoride c. Sodium i. Nitrate/Nitrite d. Iron j. Lead e. Manganese k. Arsenic f. pH l. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Screen • All test results shall
