The day-to-day
operations and management of water and
wastewater systems pose significant challenges.
Granite State Rural Water Association works with
operators to help systems provide clean, safe,
affordable water while safeguarding public
health. Granite State Rural Water Association
fills an important and unique role. We are
the only organization in New Hampshire which
provides hands-on technical assistance where
operators need it – onsite at their system.
Our staff goes directly to the water and
wastewater systems to work with operators and
help solve problems.
GSRWA has three Circuit Riders who help
operators with the technical, managerial and
financial aspects of operating a drinking water
system. Technical support includes leak
detection, line locating, and valve maintenance.
Using the latest technology, our Circuit Riders
save systems hundreds of thousands of dollars
each year by locating leaks. Managerial support
includes assistance with vulnerability
assessments, water audits, and review or
development of policies and procedures. Lastly,
circuit riders can help systems apply for grants
and loans, and develop rate structures.
GSRWA has one Wastewater Technician that
provides technical assistance throughout the
State of New Hampshire. Our Wastewater
Technician assists wastewater systems with Wet
Weather Plans, Standard Operating Procedures,
and Lab Procedures. In addition,
we can provide technical assistance with
compliance monitoring.
GSRWA assists communities protect surface water
or groundwater sources of drinking water. The
GSRWA Sourcewater Protection Specialist, works
with communities to build a team of local
stakeholders who develop a community-based
source water protection plan. The plan includes
tasks such as education and outreach, training,
ordinance development, grant writing, and other
related tasks.
Under this program, GSRWA can help your
community protect its drinking water supply and
will:
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Develop a source water protection plan
that includes all systems within your
community.
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Facilitate community meetings and help
with the formation of a source
protection committee.
