Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 1971 (2026)

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(Cite as: 10 V.S.A. § 1971)

§ 1971. Purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to:

(1) establish a comprehensive program to regulate the construction, replacement, modification, and operation of potable water supplies and wastewater systems in the State in order to protect human health and the environment, including potable water supplies, surface water, and groundwater;

(2) eliminate duplicative or unnecessary permitting requirements through the consolidation of existing authorities and, where appropriate, the use of permits by rule;

(3) allow the use of alternative, innovative, and experimental technologies for the treatment and disposal of wastewater in the appropriate circumstances;

(4) protect the investment of homeowners through a flexible remediation process for failed potable water supplies and wastewater systems;

(5) increase reliance on and the accountability of the private sector for the design and installation of potable water supplies and wastewater systems, through licensing and enforcement; and

(6) allow delegation of the permitting program created by this chapter to municipalities demonstrating the capacity to administer the chapter. (Added 2001, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 13, 2002.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 10 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2005–2021 · leading case: In Re Lyon, 2005 VT 63 (Vt. 2005).

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In Re Lyon, 2005 VT 63 (Vt. 2005). · cites it 2× “” 10 V.S.A. § 1971(1). *235 ANR may not grant wastewater permits unless the applicant provides a system design certification, id.”

Lonie Parker DBA Porky's Bkyd BBQ SP & NOV - Decision on Motion (Vt. Super. Ct. 2020). · cites it 2× “As such, enforcement proceedings under the wastewater permitting statute, 10 V.S.A. § 1971 et seq., may only be instituted by the Secretary of ANR, pursuant to 10 V.”

Bibby 5-Lot Final Plat subdivision (Vt. Super. Ct. 2012). · cites it 2× “10 V.S.A. § 1971 ; Wastewater Rules § 1-501.”

Missbrenner & Legge SD Approval - Decision on Motions (Vt. Super. Ct. 2021). “The state regulations were intended “to establish a comprehensive review and permitting process for wastewater systems that would have state-wide uniformity.”

Wolcott SD Final Plat Denial - Decision on Motion (Vt. Super. Ct. 2021). “The state regulations were intended “to establish a comprehensive review and permitting process for wastewater systems that would have state-wide uniformity.”

Umpire Mtn LLC WW WS (Vt. Super. Ct. 2014). “Chapter 61, Water Supply and Wastewater Permit, which was repealed in 2001 and replaced by 10 V.S.A. Chapter 64). A primary purpose of Chapter 64 and the resulting rules is “to protect human health and the environment, including potable water supplies, surface water and…”

Nat. Environments LLC 3 Lot SD (Vt. Super. Ct. 2012). “10 V.S.A. §§ 1971, 1976(b); Wastewater Rules § 1-501.”

Freimour & Menard CU (Vt. Super. Ct. 2012). “10 V.S.A. § 1971; Wastewater Rules § 1-501.”

Nancy Lewis Revocable Trust Variance (Vt. Super. Ct. 2011). “See 10 V.S.A. §§ 1971, 1973, 1976. The Town is such a municipality, and it issued an ANR septic permit under its delegated authority.”

Audet Wastewater Sys. & Water Supply Permit (Vt. Super. Ct. 2010). “” 10 V.S.A. § 1971. The 2002 enactment placed the responsibility of regulating and permitting of potable water supplies and wastewater systems in the hands of the state and mandated that “[a]s of July 1, 2007, those provisions of municipal ordinances and zoning bylaws that…”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 1971(1) — 2 cases

In Re Lyon, 2005 VT 63 (Vt. 2005). “” 10 V.S.A. § 1971(1). *235 ANR may not grant wastewater permits unless the applicant provides a system design certification, id.”

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