Winter 2024

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NHDES Investigates Lesser-Known Sources of PFAS to Groundwater

Jennifer Harfmann, NHDES PFAS Discharge Specialist
 
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Transcending Times in the Drinking Water Industry in New Hampshire
 

Grant and Loan Funding



NHDES administers several loan and grant programs to

aid in public water system management and improvements. Visit the Grant and Loan Sources for Public Water Systems in New Hampshire page to learn more.
 
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2023 Leak Detection Survey Grant Results
 
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WANTED:

Seacoast Area Partners and Location for the New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival


Interested in supercharging your community water education?


Contact Lara Hooper at lara.hooper@des.nh.gov or visit https://nhwaterfestival.org/

to learn more!
 
 

Staff News
 


Source Water Protection Grant Eligible Lands Mapper


The DWGTF Source Water Protection program has a new online mapping tool that shows land identified by communities as important to the protection of their sources of public drinking water.

NHDES refers to these lands as "high-priority water supply lands," which include wellhead protection areas (WHPAs), hydrologic areas of concern (HACs), and high-yield stratified drift aquifers classified under RSA 485-C:5 as GA2.


Owners of lands identified in this mapper within WHPA, HACs and/or GA2s are eligible to apply for funding from the DWGTF Source Water Protection grant program.


Upcoming Events:

February - July 2024
 
 
 

March 25

Applications due for Water Works Operator Certification exams for Treatment and Distribution Grades I-IV and C1A; contact Jason Smith at jason.m.smith2@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2410.
 

March 31

Water Poetry Contest submission deadline for 3rd - 5th graders; contact Lara Hooper at lara.hooper@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-4071.
 

April 8-12

Water Infrastructure Funding workshop; contact NHDES workshop coordinators at dwsrf@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-4170.
 

April 23

Water Works Operator Certification exams for Treatment and Distribution Grades I-IV and C1A. Location TBD. Applications due by March 25, 2024; contact Jason Smith at jason.m.smith2@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2410.
 

May 16

NHDES' Source Water Protection Conference for public water operators, municipal staff, volunteer board members and non-profit organizations. NH Water Operators will be offered continuing education credit for attending. Contact Pierce Rigrod at pierce.rigrod@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-0688.
 

July 1

Deadline to complete the 2024 Wellhead Protection Program (WHPP) for New Community Water Supply Wells; contact Andrew Koff at communitywell@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-3918.
 

July 1

Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) due to community water system customers. Forms available at https://onlineforms.nh.gov/Home/99dbc80e-67cc-4af7-a85d-8c3706423627. Contact Sylvie Couture at dwmonitoring@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-6703.
 

July 10

CCR certification of distribution due to NHDES. Forms available at https://onlineforms.nh.gov/Home/99dbc80e-67cc-4af7-a85d-8c3706423627. Contact Sylvie Couture at dwmonitoring@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-6703.
 

Ongoing

Lead SRF loans with up to 100% forgiveness, final application requires authority to borrow, applications accepted any time; contact Stephanie Nistico at stephanie.h.nistico@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2315.
 

Ongoing

Free lead in drinking water test kits for public schools and licensed child facilities; enroll at www.gettheleadoutnh.org or contact Ian Atwell at ian.s.atwell@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-6147.
 

Ongoing

Computer-based Water Works 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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