Northeast Tri County Health District regulates Group B water systems in Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties. Group B water systems have:
- 3 to 14 service connections
- Less than 25 people per day or serve 25 people per day during fewer than 60 days per year
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Application Process for New & Expanding Group B Water Systems
- Well Site Inspection- An inspection of the proposed well site must be conducted
- Submit Completed Design Application
- Systems with 3 to 9 connections - design review is completed by NETCHD
- Systems with 10 to 14 connections - Design review conducted by Washington State Department of Health; design must meet the requirements of a Group A Water System
- Submit Construction Completion Report and Water Facilities Inventory Report (WFI) or Final Inspection- A construction completion report and WFI must be submitted within 60 days of completion and prior to use of the water system. A final inspection, conducted by NETCHD, will be required if the construction completion form is submitted by an individual who is not a professional engineer.