1. (a) Each water utility shall construct, install, operate, and maintain its plant, structures, equipment, and mains:

   1. (1) In accordance with applicable “American Water Works Association Standards” copyrighted by the American Water Works Association, as found in Appendix B, pursuant to the applicable standards described in N.H Code Admin. Rule Env-Dw 407.01, Standards of the American Water Works Association; and

   2. (2) In such manner, insofar as practical:

      1. a. To best accommodate the public; and
      2. b. To prevent interference with service furnished by other underground facilities, including gas, electric, telephone, steam, sewer, and other underground and above ground facilities.

Source. #13911, eff 3-21-24 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for En 600)