Early Recipient of Drinking Water ARPA Funds Completes Water Main Extension Project

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Funding for Lead Service Line Identification and Replacement: Reasons to Apply Sooner Rather than Later

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Public Water — Worth Every Penny

DWGB Rules Recently Readopted with Amendment

Env-Wq 2101 Water Conservation, effective 6/22/2024
Env-Dw 503 - 504 Public Water System Operational and Maintenance Requirements, effective 6/25/2024
Env-Dw 505 Backflow Prevention, effective 11/23/2024
Env-Dw 723 Non-Central Treatment, effective 11/23/2024

For questions relating to these rules, contact dwgbrules@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2513.

Upcoming:

Env-Dw 400 Public Water System Design rules are anticipated to be readopted in late 2024. The Final Proposal will be on the 12/19/2024 agenda of the Joint Committee of Administrative Rules.

If you are interested in receiving emails when proposed DWGB rules are in the rulemaking process, please email dwgbrules@des.nh.gov.

State and Federal Emergency Planning Requirements

Great Projects for Source Water Protection

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Operator Spotlight: Sophie Ricard

Staff News

Upcoming Events:

December 2024 - April 2025

January 23

Educator Workshop: Climate, Water, Wildlife and Resilience at Lake Sunapee Protective Association, Sunapee. Registration at https://bit.ly/NHFGEducatorWorkshops; contact Lara Hooper at lara.hooper@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-4071.

April 29

Water Works Operator exams: Treatment and Distribution Grades 1-4 and Combined Treatment and Distribution Grade 1A at NHDES, Concord; contact Jason Smith at dwgbcertop@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2410.

Ongoing

Lead SRF loans with approximately 70% forgiveness, requires authority to borrow, submit final applications any time (no pre-app); contact Stephanie Frechette at stephanie.h.frechette@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2315.

Ongoing

Lead in Drinking Water Remediation Grants for eligible licensed child care facilities for up to 100% of the total costs to remediate lead in drinking water. Contact ccleadwater@dhhs.nh.gov or (603) 271-0357.

Ongoing

Lead in Drinking Water Remediation Grants for schools; enroll at Get the Lead Out NH or contact Ian Atwell at ian.s.atwell@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-1106.

Ongoing

Free lead in drinking water test kits for public schools and licensed child care facilities; enroll at Get the Lead Out NH or contact Ian Atwell at ian.s.atwell@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-1106.

Ongoing

Computer-based Water W orks Operator Certification exams Grades I-IV are now available at various locations throughout the state; contact Jason Smith at dwgbcertop@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2410.

Ongoing

Small Water System Consolidation Study Assistance program grant applications accepted; contact Cheryl Bondi at cheryl.a.bondi@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-0727.

Ongoing

PFAS Remediation Loan Fund applications accepted; contact Jen Brady at jennifer.e.brady@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-8522.

Ongoing

Cyanobacteria Monitoring and Training grant applications accepted; contact Liz Pelonzi at liz.pelonzi@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-3906.

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