Portsmouth DPW hosts NYC Water Department engineers
February 3, 2020The City of Portsmouth Water Division recently hosted ten members of New York City’s Water Treatment Operations and Engineering groups for a tour and discussion of the City’s Madbury surface water treatment facility.
Portsmouth Water Division Hosts Visitors from New York City Water Treatment and Engineering Groups
February 3, 2020Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City of Portsmouth Water Division recently hosted ten members of New York City’s Water Treatment Operations and Engineering groups for a tour and discussion of the City’s Madbury surface water treatment facility. In addition to touring the facility the group discussed the City’s management of the Bellamy reservoir and the Madbury Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) surface water treatment facility.
City issues Water Supply Status Report for 2019
January 24, 2020The City’s Department of Public Works has published its annual Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport Supply Status Report for 2019. The report provides a summary of the water system operations for the Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport drinking water systems.
CITY TO CONDUCT TEST BORINGS ON PEIRCE ISLAND ROAD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
January 23, 2020Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City will conduct test borings on Peirce Island Road on Thursday, January 30 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m..A drill rig, and flaggers to direct traffic as the work proceeds, will be in place during those hours.
Public Information Meeting on Planned Upgrades to Aldrich Park on January 27
January 17, 2020Portsmouth NH -- Aldrich Park on Court Street, at the corner of Atki
Question of the Week -- what is the largest source of recycling contamination?
January 6, 2020What is the biggest contaminant from household recycling? Plastic bags. (These can be recycled at the supermarket/big box stores. Click here for details. Join the #PortsmouthQuestions conversation! Next question?
Methuen Construction Meets December 31, 2019 Milestone for Substantial Completion of New Treatment Process for Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility
January 3, 2020Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- The City of Portsmouth is pleased to report that the general contractor for the Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade project, Methuen Construction, met the December 31, 2019 milestone to achieve substantial completion of the Biological Aerated Filter (BAF), the centr
Pro Portsmouth’s First Night is on Tuesday, December 31st
December 31, 2019Pro Portsmouth’s First Night takes place on Tuesday, December 31, from 4 p.m. to midnight, including a fireworks show scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the South Mill Pond. To facilitate a safe and entertaining First Night, the following traffic and parking changes will occur on December 31st.
ROAD CLOSURES
Question of the Week -- What is Pay By Plate parking?
December 28, 2019Portsmouth has converted its on-street parking from pay and display to pay by plate. For details, click here.
Question of the Week -- Who pays the cost of the new Foundry Place Garage?
December 18, 2019Taxpayers do not pay a penny for any parking related expenses, including the new Foundry Place Garage. The City’s Parking Division is fully funded by parking revenues.