Available Funding
Grants to help cover sample analysis costs and remediation activities.
Lead Remediation Grant – Available to Public and Nonpublic Schools
The New Hampshire Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund (DWGTF) awarded a total of $1,000,000 for remediation of lead in drinking water in K-12 schools for any outlets testing at 5 ppb or above. While available, this funding can be used to reimburse public and nonpublic schools in the state for up to 100% of the total remediation costs as needed. Past remediation activities include installing filtered drinking fountains or replacing fixtures with certified lead-free fixtures. Funding is first come first served while funds are available. Each eligible school or SAU will receive an email with specific instructions and a unique "Lead Remediation Removal Plan Data" spreadsheet needed to complete the application. The application form is available online: Lead Remediation Grant.
Lead Remediation Grant – Available to Licensed Child Care Facilities
A total of $400,000 of funds from the New Hampshire Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund (DWGTF) are available to licensed child care facilities for remediation for any outlets testing at five parts per billion or above. This funding is available through the end of 2025 and is being dispersed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. The funding can be used to reimburse any licensed child care facility in the state for up to 100% of the total remediation costs as needed. Remediation actions include replacing faucet fixtures with certified lead-free fixtures, replacing pipes leading to fixtures or installing water filtration systems. Funding is first come, first served while funds are available and until funds are exhausted. Each eligible child care facility will receive an email with specific instructions to complete the application.
For more information, please email CCLeadWater@dhhs.nh.gov, or call Laurie Rardin at (603) 271-0357.
Free Water Testing – Available to Public Schools and Licensed Child Care Programs
The State of New Hampshire has received funding from the EPA’s Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) 2107 Grant. This funding will be used to cover costs for lead in drinking water sample analysis. WIIN funding can only be used for public schools and licensed child care programs. Enroll below to receive free water testing.