Hot Topics
- 2013 Seasonal Water System Operations & Maintenance Class Schedule
- Frequently Asked Questions
- PWS Record Drawing Grant Application
- Record Drawings Guidance for Small Systems
- Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Publications (Complete List)
- All Drinking Water Fact Sheets
- Annual Capacity Development/Technical Assistance Report
- Handbook for Owners of Small Water Systems in New Hampshire ( 2.7 MB)
- Operational Responsibilities of Community Public Water Systems(Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-14-1)
- PUC Water System Water Rates
Rules/Regulatory (Complete List)
- Drinking water design approvals
- Env-Dw 601 Capacity Assurance for Public Water Systems
- Env-Dw 602 Capacity Assurance for Proposed Public Water Systems
- Env-Dw 717 Groundwater Rule summary
Education/Outreach (Complete List)
- How to Collect Samples – AWWA video
- EPA Small System Tools
- Check Up Program for Small Systems (CUPSS) – EPA Asset Management and Financial Tool
- Sustainability of Small Public Water Systems (Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-25-1)
- Online water quality reports for NH public water systems
NHDES Laboratory results
EPA Annual Drinking Water reports - Water System Operation, Maintenance and Inspection (April 2009)
Technical Assistance
- Arsenic Compliance
- Consumer Confidence Reports - due July of each year for all community water systems
- Granite State Rural Water Association
- RCAP Solutions
Bob Morency (603) 539-5803, rmorency@rcapsolutions.org - Radionuclides Compliance
Training (Complete List)
- Water Works Operator Certification Program Training - Search for Operator for condensed listing
- New England Water Works Association Training
- Financial/Managerial Series for Owners and Operators of Small Water Systems
Contact Adam Torrey at (603) 271-2950 or adam.torrey@des.nh.gov to schedule a free training session.
Topics may include Asset Management or other water-related topics. - Granite State Rural Water Association
- N.H. Water Works Association
- Environmental Finance Center at Boise State University Financial and Managerial Training
Forms/Applications
- Business Plan for New Public Water System
- EPA Small System Asset Management Template
(4 MB) - Small System Budget Template
- Sustainability Checklist for Very Small Water Systems
Grants/Loans (Complete List)
- PWS Record Drawing Grant Application
- Common Grant and Loan sources for Small Public Water Systems in New Hampshire
- Source Water Protection and Land Conservation Grants
- Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund
Related Programs
- Private Well Testing
- Source Water Protection
- Water Conservation
- Water Works Operator Certification Program
Partnerships
- Granite State Rural Water Association
(603) 756-3670, info@granitestatewater.org - New England Water Treatment Technology Assistance Center at UNH (WTTAC)
- Public Utilities Commission
- RCAP Solutions
Bob Morency (603) 539-5803, rmorency@rcapsolutions.org
Resources/Links
- EPA Safewater Home
SDWA Hotline (800) 426-4791 - EPA Small Systems
- EPA Sustainable Infrastructure
Contact Us
- Susan A. Willoughby, PE
Small Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance
NHDES Drinking Water & Groundwater Bureau
29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95
Concord, NH 03302-0095
(603) 271-2952
susan.willoughby@des.nh.gov - Cynthia Klevens
NHDES Drinking Water & Groundwater Bureau
29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95
Concord, NH 03302-0095
(603) 271-3108
cynthia.klevens@des.nh.gov
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