drinking water

The Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division licenses well drillers constructing wells in the State of Vermont, in addition to, maintains a database of wells drilled and their locations.

Rules

Radioactivity - Naturally Occuring in Rock, Soil and Water

Indirect Discharge Permit Decisions Issued

As of January 1, 2018 all application and decision information can be found through the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB). 

The Regional Office Program is developing a new voluntary installer program for contractors who install onsite wastewater treatment (septic) systems and potable water supply connections.  The concept is to provide installers the information and training associated with the proper siting, design, and construction of wastewater systems and potable water supplies that are regulated by the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules. 

Training classes will be developed based on best practices and the requirements contained in the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules.

Guidance Documents

Guidance Documents  

• Determining when a RV is a building or structure  Guidance Document #2015 -01
• Guidance on Coordination with Shoreland Program for Lake Front Lots 
• Permits for Subdivision of Improved Lots under Section 1-311(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Rules#2013-01

Statutes Related to the Rules
S.27 Act 133
S.27 (Act 133 of the 2001 Adjourned Session)
Summary of ACT 133
Bill S.27 - Major Points Summary

Regional Office Program Rules

Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rule - Effective September 29, 2007 (PDF)
See also  Summary of Changes (PDF).

In 2008, the Geological Survey was asked to compile and assess existing datasets related to groundwater in Vermont.