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Water Conservation

New Hampshire has been experiencing extensive demand for water as its population and economy continue to expand. In addition, natural water losses due to seasonal variation cause reduced water supplies in the state during certain parts of the year. Recent droughts have demonstrated the need to develop effective long-range water supply planning that includes water conservation practices. DES defines "water conservation" as any beneficial reduction in water losses, waste, or use. Water conservation practices are proven to save valuable water resources and protect the environment. more …

Hot Topics (Complete List)

• New! NH Water Conservation Campaign - We're for Water
• NEW! GreenWorks: Don't Be a Drip, Fix that Leak
• U.S. Drought Monitor
• NHDES Water Utility Sustainability Award

Publications (Complete List)

• Known Water Use Restrictions
  To notify DES of a Water Use Restriction contact derek.bennett@des.nh.gov

• Firms Offering Leak Detection Services to Public Water Systems in New Hampshire (Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-7-11)
• Model Regulation for Restricting Lawn Irrigation
• Model Regulation for Water Efficient Landscaping
• Model Regulation for Water System Restrictions
• Water Efficiency Fact Sheets (Home, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional. Agricultural)
• Water Resources Primer Chapter on Water Use and Conservation

Rules/Regulatory

• RSA 485: 61 Rules for Water Conservation
• Env-Wq 2101 Water Conservation
• Summary of Water Conservation Rules

Education/Outreach (Complete List)

• EPA WaterSense Program
• Home Water Efficiency Fact Sheets
• New Hampshire Cooperative Extension: Water Efficient Landscaping Publications

Forms/Applications

• Leak Detection and Repair Project Summary Worksheet
• Meter Calibration Report
• Ongoing Compliance Form PDF | Word
  • Appendix A Water Audit Worksheet
  • Appendix B Comprehensive Service Meter Log
• Water Conservation Plan Guidance Document

Permits

• Approved Plans
• Water Conservation Plan Approval

Related Programs

• Drought Management Program
• Instream Flow Rules, Env-Ws 1900
• Large Groundwater Withdrawal Rules, Env-Ws 387 & 388
• New Community Well Sitings
• Project WET (Water Education for Teachers)
• Water Use Registration and Reporting Program

Partnerships

• EPA WaterSense

Commissions/Task Forces

• DES and Public Utilities Commission Legislative Report
• New Hampshire Public Utility Commission
• New Hampshire Water Sustainability Commission Final Report (2012)

Resources/Links (Complete List)

• American Water Works Association: Free Utility Water Audit Software
• Become a WaterSense Partner
• Firms Offering Leak Detection Services to Public Water Systems in New Hampshire (Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-7-11)
• New England Water Works Association: Water Conservation Best Management Practices and Advisories for Community Water Systems
• Water Efficiency Case Studies

Contact Us (Complete List)

• Stacey Herbold
  NHDES Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095
  (603) 271-0659
  (603) 271-0656 (fax)
  stacey.herbold@des.nh.gov

 

 

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