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Water Well Board

The purpose of the Water Well Board is to protect and improve the general health and welfare of the citizens of the state of New Hampshire and to protect the groundwater resources of the state; by licensing well and pump contractors; by providing well construction records; and by adopting and enforcing standards for the construction of wells and the installation of pumps. RSA 482-B:3 establishes a seven-member water well board consisting of department representatives and others representing water well contractors, pump installers, technical drillers, and the public. more…

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• NH Water Well Board
  c/o DES, Water Division
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095

NH Department of Environmental Services | 29 Hazen Drive | PO Box 95 | Concord, NH 03302-0095
(603) 271-3503 | TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 | Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm