P.E. Water Resources Director
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PW
680 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-1530
Monday – Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
(603) 427-1539
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New Citywide Projects Webpage
The Department of Public Works has unveiled their new interactive map for Citywide Projects which you can find on the new Citywide Projects page.
Portsmouth Water Supply Status Report
The following Portsmouth Water Supply Status Report provides the Portsmouth Water customers an assessment of the current water supply conditions.
Water and Sewer Assistance Programs
If you are a current customer of the City of Portsmouth’s Water and Sewer Division you may be eligible for one of the following assistance programs:
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Leak Adjustment Application
The City of Portsmouth offers consideration for a one time sewer adjustment to customers based on unusual water consumption at their property. As sewer charges are based on the water consumption, any adjustment approved would only be applied to the sewer portion of the customer's account. In order to be considered for a leak adjustment credit on your account, an application must be completed. Please review the following information and guidelines.
The full application can be found here.
Portsmouth Water Division Releases Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports
Trees & Public Greenery Committee
The Trees & Public Greenery Committee was established by Ordinance [Chapter 1, Article IV, Section 1.409] and consists of ten (10) voting members including a member of the City Council, the City Manager or designee, the Tree Warden, the Public Works Foreman in charge of tree maintenance, and six (6) individuals with an interest in trees and public greenery. The six (6) non-staff members of the Committee are appointed by the Mayor and City Council for three-year terms.
Parking and Traffic Safety Committee
The Parking and Traffic Safety Committee consists of nine regular members and one alternate appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Committee is composed of the City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Public Works Director or their respective designees as well as a member of the City Council and five residents of the City (4 regular members and on alternate). The City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief and Public Works Director (or their respective designees) serve during their terms of employment with the City.