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- WD-DWGB-1-1 Overview of Water Supply Sources
- WD-DWGB-1-2 Bedrock (Artesian, Drilled) Well Design
- WD-DWGB-1-3 Bedrock Well Development by Hydrofracturing
- WD-DWGB-1-4 Dug Well Design
- WD-DWGB-1-5 Residential Spring Well Design
- WD-DWGB-1-6 Point Well Design
- WD-DWGB-1-7 Maintenance of Inactive Wells and Decommissioning of Abandoned Wells
- WD-DWGB-1-8 Recommended Minimum Water Supply Capacity for Private Wells
- WD-DWGB-1-9 Secondary Well Seals and Liners
- WD-DWGB-1-11 Use of Lakes or Streams for Domestic Water Supply
- WD-DWGB-1-13 Determining the Yield of a Residential Well
- WD-DWGB-1-14 Extending Bedrock Well Casings
- WD-DWGB-1-16 Water Supply Options During Droughts
- WD-DWGB-1-17 Water Withdrawals from Surface Waters for Bulk Transport and Delivery
Drinking Water Quality: General
- WD-DWGB-2-1 Suggested Water Quality Testing for Private Wells
- WD-DWGB-2-5 Considerations When Purchasing Water Treatment Equipment
- WD-DWGB-2-10 Magnetic / Electronic Water Treatment Devices
- WD-DWGB-2-11 Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-2-12 Ion Exchange Treatment of Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-2-15 Distillation Treatment Of Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-2-23 Suggested Installation Practices For Drinking Water Treatment Aerators
Drinking Water Quality: Contaminants
- WD-DWGB-3-1 An Overview of Drinking Water Quality in New Hampshire
- WD-DWGB-3-2 Arsenic in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-3 Beryllium in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-4 Corrosivity of Water Supplies
- WD-DWGB-3-5 Fluoride in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-6 Hardness in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-7 Removal of Iron and Manganese in Drinking Water - Technical Version
- WD-DWGB-3-8 Iron and Manganese in Drinking Water - A Summary
- WD-DWGB-3-9 Nitrate/Nitrite in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-10 Organics in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-11 Mineral Radioactivity in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-12 Radon in Air and Water: An Overview for Homeowners
- WD-DWGB-3-14 Sand and Sediment in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-15 Taste and Odor in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-16 Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-17 Sodium and Chloride in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-18 Air Bubbles in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-19 MtBE in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-21 Iron Bacteria In Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-3-22 Arsenic Removal and Disposal for Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-3-23 Overview of the Lead and Copper Rule
- WD-DWGB-3-24 1,4-Dioxane and Drinking Water
Water Quality: Microbiological Contaminants
- WD-DWGB-4-1 Interpreting the Presence of Coliform Bacteria
- WD-DWGB 4-2 Causes of Positive Bacteria Results in Water Samples
- WD-DWGB-4-3 Disinfecting Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-4-4 Giardiasis in Drinking Water
- WD-DWGB-4-5 Utraviolet Water Disinfection
- WD-DWGB-4-6 Cryptosporidium in Drinking Water Wells
- WD-DWGB-4-8 Boil Water Advisories
- WD-DWGB-4-11 Disinfecting a Private Well
- WD-DWGB-4-12 Frequently Asked Questions About Boil Orders
- WD-DWGB-4-14 Bacterial Staining Of Water Use Fixtures
- WD-DWGB-4-15 Cyanobacteria and Drinking Water: Guidance for Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-5-1 NH Public Water Systems that Add Fluoride
- WD-DWGB-5-2 Small PWSs in NH with Naturally Occuring Fluoride (1995)
- WD-DWGB-5-3 Proposing to Add Fluoride to a PWS
Municipal Water Systems: Design & Operations
- WD-DWGB-6-10 Certification of Chemicals and Products for Purity
- WD-DWGB-6-21 Bolted, Fused Glass, Water Storage Tanks in NH
- WD-DWGB-6-23 Public Water Systems in NH Having Asbestos Cement Pipe
- WD-DWGB-6-26 Material Suppliers to Municipal Water Systems
Small Systems: Designs & Operations
- WD-DWGB-7-1 Water System Records Retention
- WD-DWGB-7-2 Firms Offering Operational Services for Small Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-7-3 Firms Providing Design Services to Small PWSs
- WD-DWGB-7-7 Providing a Storage Tank Fill Point For Emergency Water Delivery
- WD-DWGB-7-8 Guidance on Addressing Bacteria Contamination in Small Transient Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-7-9 Guidance on Addressing Chemical MCL Violations in Well Sources
- WD-DWGB-7-10 Seasonal Water System Operation and Maintenance
Operator Certification Program
- WD-DWGB-11-1 Cross-Connection Control Programs
- WD-DWGB-11-3 Backflow Prevention Device Inspectors
- WD-DWGB-11-4 Dual Check Valve Devices for Residential Applications
Source Water Protection Program
- WD-DWGB-12-1 DES Technical Guidance for the NH Drinking Water Source Protection Program
- WD-DWGB-12-2 Delineating Wellhead Protection Areas
- WD-DWGB-12-3 Performing an Inventory for Drinking Water Protection
- WD-DWGB-12-4 Chemical Monitoring Waiver
- WD-DWGB-12-5 Protection Programs Required for New Production Well
- WD-DWGB-12-6 Reviewing Files of Contaminated Sites for the Community Well Siting Process
- WD-DWGB-12-8 Protecting Public Drinking Water Sources Based on Source Assessment Reports
- WD-DWGB-12-10 Wellhead Protection Tips for Small Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-12-11 2011 Drinking Water-Related Information Available Through DES’s Geographic Information System
Surface Water/Filtration Program
- WD-DWGB-14-1 Operational Responsibilities of Community Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-14-2 Operational Responsibilities of A Non-transient/Non-community Water System
- WD-DWGB-14-3 Operational Responsibilities of a Transient/Non-community Public Water System
Water Supply Engineering Bureau
Overviews of the NH Drinking Water Industry
- WD-DWGB-16-2 A Partial History of Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-16-5 2009 Water Rate Survey Larger Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-17-1 Financial Assistance Available to New Hampshire Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-17-2 State Revolving Loan Fund for Drinking Water Projects
- WD-DWGB-17-3 Disadvantaged System Program
Emergency Drinking Water Issues
- WD-DWGB-18-1 FAQs on Water and Wastewater Mutual Aid and Assistance
- WD-DWGB-18-2 Emergency Bulk Water for Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-18-3 Emergency Planning for Public Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-18-4 Emergency Water Supply Wells for Public Water Systems
Private Well: Regulations/Issue
- WD-DWGB-21-1 Site Selection for Private Drinking Water Wells
- WD-DWGB-21-4 Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Water Quality During Well Drilling Operations
- WD-DWGB-21-6 Drilling Wells Within the Service Area of a Public Water System
Groundwater and Surface Water Protection
- WD-DWGB-22-1 The NH Groundwater Protection Act: An Overview
- WD-DWGB-22-2 Local Reclassification of Groundwater to Implement Protection Programs: A 7-Step Process
- WD-DWGB-22-3 Groundwater Reclassification and How it Affects the Property Owner
- WD-DWGB-22-4 Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Groundwater Protection
- WD-DWGB-22-5 Source Control Programs Required for Infiltration of Stormwater at Industrial and Petroleum-Related Facilities
- WD-DWGB-22-6 Best Management Practices for Fueling and Maintenance of Excavation and Earthmoving Equipment
- WD-DWGB-22-7 Temporary Discharge Permits for Well Rehabilitation
- WD-DWGB-22-8 Holding Tanks for Floor Drains
- WD-DWGB-22-9 Protecting Groundwater from Floor Drains and Other Discharges
- WD-DWGB-22-10 Wastewater Discharges from Vehicle Washing
- WD-DWGB-22-11 Large Groundwater Withdrawals Approval and Notification Requirements
- WD-DWGB-22-12 Using Stratified-Drift Aquifer Maps to Plan for Potential Future Community Wells
- WD-DWGB-22-13 Water Rights and the Groundwater Protection Act
- WD-DWGB-22-14 Wastewater From Drinking Water Systems
- WD-DWGB-22-15 Large Groundwater Withdrawal Permitting Process
- WD-DWGB-22-16 Maintenance and Decommissioning Requirements for Monitoring Wells Associated With Hydrogeologic Investigations
- WD-DWGB-22-17 Disposal of Backwash From Water Treatment Devices at Single Family and Duplex Residences
- WD-DWGB-22-18 Management of Carpet Cleaning Wastewater in New Hampshire
- WD-DWGB-22-20 Preventing Groundwater Contamination at Gas Stations – What Municipalities and Water Suppliers Can Do
- WD-DWGB-22-21 Methods to Reduce the Concentration of Radionuclides in Drinking Water and Radionuclide Waste Disposal Criteria
- WD-DWGB-22-22 Best Management Practices to Prevent the Contamination of Groundwater and Surface Water with Perchlorate When Discharging Fireworks
- WD-DWGB-22-23 Requirements for Geothermal Systems in New Hampshire
- WD-DWGB-22-24, Sanitary Practices for Monitoring Water Levels in Drinking Water Supply Wells
- WD-DWGB-22-25 Guidelines for Developing an Artificial Recharge Project
- WD-DWGB-22-26 Emptying the Medicine Cabinet: Disposal Guidelines for Pharmaceuticals in the Home
- WD-DWGB-22-27 Medicine Disposal Options for School Nurses
- WD-DWGB-22-28 Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products in Drinking Water – FAQs
- WD-DWGB-22-29 Medicine Disposal Options for In-home Hospice Nurses and Hospice Houses
- WD-DWGB-22-30 Storage and Management of Deicing Materials
- WD-DWGB-26-1 An Introduction to Water Use Management and Water Efficiency Practices
- WD-DWGB-26-2 Water Efficiency Practices for Domestic Indoor Water Use
- WD-DWGB-26-3 Water Efficiency Practices for Outdoor Water Use
- WD-DWGB-26-4 Fundamentals of Xeriscaping and Water-Wise Landscaping
- WD-DWGB-26-5 Water Efficiency Practices for Agricultural Irrigation
- WD-DWGB-26-6 Water Efficiency Practices for Golf Courses
- WD-DWGB-26-7 Water Efficiency Practices for Industrial Water Users
- WD-DWGB-26-8 Water Efficiency Practices for Quarries and Sand & Gravel Operations
- WD-DWGB-26-9 Implementing a Water Efficiency and Conservation Program for Public Water Utilities
- WD-DWGB-26-10 Water Efficiency Practices for Laundry Facilities
- WD-DWGB-26-11 Water Efficiency Practices for Snowmaking
- WD-DWGB-26-12 Water Efficiency Practices for Aquaculture
- WD-DWGB-26-13 Water Efficiency Practices for Institutions
- WD-DWGB-26-14 Water Efficiency Practices for Health Care Facilities
- WD-DWGB-26-15 Performing a Domestic Water Use and Conservation Audit
- WD-DWGB-26-16 Performing a Business or Industry Water Use and Conservation Audit
- WD-DWGB-26-17 Water Conservation at Home
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