Environmental
A NH property owner who wants to install a drilled well must obtain permits from:
AOnly the town's building department
BNHDES under the well permitting program✓ Correct
CThe NHREC
DNo permits are required for private wells
Explanation
New Hampshire requires permits and licensed well drillers for new drilled wells under NHDES's Well Permitting program (RSA 482-B). The well must be sited, constructed, and tested to protect water quality.
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