water quality

In an effort to meet federal water quality standards, New Hampshire is prompting public water systems to find and document all lead service lines as the first step toward compliance.

The town has been putting partially treated wastewater into the river since late 2021 because of operational issues.

Officials are working around delays via mutual aid, finding other vendors, and being prepared to use alternative chemicals, a spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Services said.

A new federal grant aims to protect the Merrimack River from climate change, pollution and development pressures in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.The…

The state is out with a first-of-its-kind report on the health of New Hampshire’s lakes, showing the effects of climate change, population growth and a…

The City of Manchester has reached a deal with the state of New Hampshire and federal agencies to reduce the amount of sewage it discharges into nearby…

New Durham residents are frustrated by what they call slow progress in fixing pollution at the state’s largest fish hatchery.Dozens attended a public…

State lawmakers are asking questions about a pending pollution lawsuit in the Lakes Region.They'll hold a public meeting in New Durham Thursday to discuss…

As summer rolls to a close, we look at the health of our lakes, and the shoreland that bounds them. What are the biggest risks facing our lake waters, and…

New Hampshire’s Department of Fish & Game is facing a potential lawsuit over water pollution from its largest fish hatchery.The Conservation Law…