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Before you submit your application

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    Before you begin the application process, it is recommended that you contact the NYC Health Department, Office of Public Health Engineering to receive guidance on how to submit your supplemental documents and plans.

     

      NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)

      Address
      Office of Public Health Engineering/Building Water Supply


      42-09 28th Street


      CN-56



      Long Island City NY 11101
      Phone (718) 786-6004
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      All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fines may be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.

        Pay Outstanding Fines Online

        NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

        Address
        Licensing Center


        42 Broadway, Lobby




        New York NY 10004
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        Potable well water for drinking purposes applicants must establish that the municipal water supply is not accessible. Applicants must also demonstrate that the water quality of the proposed well will meet the standards as outlined in Subpart 5-1 of the New York State Sanitary Code. This can be verified by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection sampling.

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          Non-Potable well water for other than drinking purposes applicants must receive a Letter of Approval for Groundwater Discharge to Sanitary or Combined Sewer from the Department of Environment Protection. Please use the appropriate form available in the Links section above.

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            New proposed well applicants must submit an assessment of the proposed site created by a licensed architect or engineer. The assessment should include:  the past land use of the area, and any potential sources of groundwater contamination that may migrate into the well point's cone of depression such as gas stations, chemical plants, landfills, transfer stations, etc.

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              New proposed well applicants must also submit a map or plan of the property, showing the location of any buildings, proposed well site, property boundaries, and any potential sources of pollution (fuel or septic tanks, solid waste, salt storage, etc.) within 100 feet of the well. A licensed architect or engineer must draft this map.

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                List of Permit Fees. More info
                • Non-Potable Water Well permit application fee: $300
                • Non-Potable Water Well permit renewal fee: $15
                • Potable Water Well permit application fee: $1,090
                • Potable Water Well permit renewal fee:$340

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                List of accepted payment methods. More info
                • Personal Check (if applying in person only)
                • Certified Check (if applying in person only)
                • Company Check (if applying in person only)
                • Government Check (if applying in person only)
                • Company Check (if applying in person only)
                • American Express (if applying online or in person)
                • Discover (if applying online or in person)
                • MasterCard (If applying online or in person)
                • Visa (If applying online or in person.)

                • Ready to Apply?

                Apply Online Apply in Person

                Steps to apply online:

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                Complete the questionnaire.

                  WELL WATER QUESTIONNAIRE (PDF )

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                  Gather all supporting documents required to apply for this permit.

                    WELL WATER APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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                    Make individual electronic versions of each supporting document for uploading to the system. The following document types can be uploaded: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, VSD, and TXT.

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                      Create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.

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                        Select the type of permit for which you are applying and enter the requested information into each field.  Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.  Applicants will be requested to upload copies of required documents. Please upload each supporting document individually.

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                          Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.  

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                            You can follow up on the status of your application by calling the NYC Department of Health, Office of Public Health Engineering.

                              NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)

                              Address
                              Office of Public Health Engineering/Building Water Supply


                              42-09 28th Street


                              CN-56



                              Long Island City NY 11101
                              Phone (718) 786-6004
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                              Steps to apply in person:

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                              Carefully review all documentation and forms required to register Radiation Producing Equipment with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

                                WELL WATER PERMIT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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                                Please complete, sign and bring the application with the necessary documents and payment to:

                                  STANDARD PERMIT APPLICATION (PDF )

                                  NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                                  Address
                                  Licensing Center


                                  42 Broadway, Lobby




                                  New York NY 10004
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