Humboldt County Extends Dry Weather Test Period for Evaluation Water Quantity Supplies

Press release from the County of Humboldt:

The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has extended the dry weather test period for evaluation of water quantity supplies for proposed subdivisions and residential construction through Monday, Oct. 15.

Closure of the test period is implemented at the time of the first typical seasonal rainfall event.

All parties anticipating subdividing land or developing parcels with water supplies to serve individual or up to four connections should contact a qualified consultant to arrange for testing. The applicant’s agent must certify that at least 720 gallons of water per day for each residence can be produced.

For additional information about water quantity testing and water production test procedures, call DEH at 707-445-6215 or 800-963-9241.