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Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of City
A permit from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is required for the installation, drilling, replacement or operation of a water well, water well pump or well pumping equipment used to supply water to buildings in New York City. There are two types of Well Categories: Potable (drinking) and Non-Potable (not for drinking) Wells. One application is used for both types of permits.
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