Water Supply Status Report July 6, 2021
July 6, 2021VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE
Water Supply Status Report June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021Voluntary Water Restrictions Implemented - The Seacoast area of New Hampshire is currently in Stage 1 of drought conditions with abnormally dry conditions. The current hot and dry weather is also increasing water supply demands.
Portsmouth DPW Water Division Releases May 2021 Water Supply Status Report & Current Conditions
May 19, 2021The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works Water Division released the latest Water Supply Status Report on May 10, providing an assessment of the water supply quantity and quality available through the Portsmouth Water System. Water use generally increases during the summer months as homeowners start outdoor projects and irrigation. At the same time, the water recharge from rainfall decreases in the summer. Since May 2020, precipitation on the Seacoast was 12 inches, or 28 percent below normal.
Water Supply Status Report May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021Water use restrictions are currently not in effect. Management of our water system has helped reduce water loss due to leaks and increase groundwater levels through the efficient use of our surface water supply.
City Hosts Dedication of the Pease Water Treatment Facility
May 3, 2021The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works will dedicate the new Pease Water Treatment Facility located at 97 Grafton Drive in Portsmouth on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 10:30 am.
Water Supply Status Report 2020 Year in Review
January 26, 2021Portsmouth & Pease International Tradeport
Water Supply Status Report
2020 Year in Review – January 26, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020
Portsmouth Secures 107-acre Conservation Easement to Protect Bellamy Reservoir Water Supply
January 12, 2021Taking another significant step in its effort to protect the City of Portsmouth’s surface water supply by conserving lands surrounding the Bellamy Reservoir, the City’s Department of Public Works Water Division has partnered with Southeast Land Trust (SELT) to purchase a conservation easement on approximately 107 acres owned by Mary Ellen Duffy, adjacent to the Reservoir.
Portsmouth Water Supply Status Report for November 2020
November 16, 2020EXTREME DROUGHT CONDITIONS FOR SEACOAST AREA
Portsmouth Water Supply Status Report for October 2020
October 7, 2020EXTREME DROUGHT CONDITIONS FOR SEACOAST AREA
DPW Water Dept. Announces Hydrant Flushing Operations
September 21, 2020The Portsmouth DPW Water Division begins the routine flushing of the City’s fire hydrants and water mains on Monday, September 21. Flushing is scheduled between 7 pm and 11 pm, Monday through Thursday for the next six weeks. The flushing operation covers both public and private hydrants in Portsmouth, New Castle, Rye, Greenland and Newington. Crews open select fire hydrants, releasing water with enough velocity to carry sediment out of the pipes.