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Ground Water Protected Area Projects: Pre-Application Instructions
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State and federal laws in the Delaware River Basin require that no well water project involving an average withdrawal of more than 100,000 gallons per day (gpd) during any calendar month shall be undertaken without approval by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC). In addition, Resolution No. 80-18 requires that new or expanded well water projects located within the delineated "Ground Water Protected Area" (GWPA) involving an average withdrawal of more than 10,000 gpd from a well or group of wells operated as a system are required to obtain a Protected Area Permit.

Prior to submitting an application for ground water withdrawal in the GWPA,
the applicant shall undertake the following:

At least 30 days prior to exploratory drilling in the GWPA, submit an advanced notice in writing to DRBC which includes the following:

  1. A map (preferably a USGS topographic map) showing the location of the proposed new well, perennial streams, and existing wells within the radius set forth in Section 11a of Resolution No. 80-18.
  2. The anticipated average and maximum daily withdrawal rates of the proposed project.
  3. The purpose of the project and the feasibility of satisfying water requirements on a timely basis from existing supplies and facilities.
  4. Certification that the proposed test well site is not within any wetland or floodway.

After preliminary review of the advance notice, an informal conference may be scheduled by the Project Review Branch or upon request of the prospective applicant. Additional preliminary information and data may be requested for DRBC or state review in order to substantiate a formal application for a GWPA Permit for the project.

Once this is completed, the applicant can proceed with a formal application for a ground water withdrawal.

Download Ground Water Withdrawal Application
(Microsoft Word document; to be filled in electronically)

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Questions?
Mail box. Alysa Suero, DRBC Geologist, (609) 883-9500 ext. 264

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