§ 277.119. Alternative water supply information.
(a) The applicant shall determine whether the proposed facility is within the groundwater recharge area for a public or private water supply. The application shall delineate the position of the proposed permit area within relevant groundwater flow systems. The applicant shall identify the public and private water supplies which may potentially be adversely affected by groundwater flow associated with the proposed facility.
(b) For water supplies which may be adversely affected by the proposed facility, the applicant shall submit a detailed hydrogeologic study addressing the potential effect of the proposed facility on the water supplies.
(c) For water supplies which the hydrogeologic study required under subsection (b) indicates may be adversely affected by the proposed facility, the applicant shall demonstrate the following:
(1) The hydrogeologic characteristics of the proposed permit area and adjacent area assure that implementation of the applicant’s groundwater monitoring plan will protect water supplies from potential degradation or pollution.
(2) The feasibility of permanently replacing or restoring the water supply to like quantity and quality with the existing supply and at no additional cost to the owner. A description of the means to restore or replace the water supply shall also be provided.
(d) For purposes of this section, the term water supply includes existing or currently designated or currently planned sources of water or facilities or systems for the supply of water for human consumption or for agricultural, commercial, industrial or other legitimate use, including the uses protected by the applicable provisions of Chapter 93 (relating to water quality standards).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 277.111 (relating to general); and 25 Pa. Code § 277.114 (relating to description of geology, soils and hydrology—general requirements).
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