Yearly Summary of MVD’s Projects

2023 – Continued improvements to the water system including:

  • Construction of the Wells 2 & 9 PFAS Treatment Facility has been completed and is operational as of March 2023. Click the following link to view photos: Well 2 & 9 Treatment Facility Photos.

2022 – Continued improvements to the water system including:

  • Pursuit of additional water sources, such as Mitchell Woods.

  • Continued exploring options and feasibility of Artificial Recharge to the aquifer at Wells 4 and 5.

  • Sought and obtained a Local Source Water Protection Grant through the NHDES which was used to install signage to areas in town to delineate the Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA). These signs indicate the location of water resources that feed wells providing water to Merrimack residents and that precautions are necessary to prevent water source contamination from things such as hazardous waste, toxic substances, construction/roadwork, as well as excessive road salt. In addition to the new signage, MVD has been working with the Town of Merrimack and local stake holders over many years to reduce salt usage for winter storm maintenance as well as research alternatives as road salt impacts drinking water. MVD also has a Salt Mitigation Committee which monitors usage and also provides public education intended to lower Sodium and Chloride levels in the aquifer.

  • PFAS Treatment Facilities for Wells 7 & 8 is operational as of spring 2022. Click the following link to view photos: https://www.mvdwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7-and-8.pdf. All water is now treated with granular actived carbon (GAC). All water sent to the distribution system is complaint with all NHDES and EPA PFAS regulations. The cost of these PFAS Treatment Facilities is approximately $14.5 million. These investments, along with on-going operations and maintenance costs, are supported by the voter approved budget as well as grants and loans. MVD continues to pursue additional grants through NHDES. Additionally, MVD has filed suit in New Hampshire Superior Court against the parties responsible for the PFOA contamination of MVD’s wells.

2021 – Continued improvements to the water system including:

  • Renewing the Large Groundwater Withdrawal Permit for Mitchell Woods.

  • Continued exploring options and feasibility of Artificial Recharge to the aquifer at Wells 4 and 5.

  • Formed a Salt Mitigation Committee with the intention of lowering Sodium and Chloride usages to reduce the levels in the aquifer.

  • Completed construction of the PFAS Treatment Facility for Wells 7 & 8.

  • Wells 2 & 9 PFAS Treatment Facility is currently under construction and is anticipated to be operational in the Fall of 2022. The cost of these PFAS Treatment Facilities are approximately $14.5 million. These investments, along with on-going operations and maintenance costs, are supported by the voter approved budget as well as grants and loans. MVD continues to pursue additional grants through NHDES. Additionally, MVD has filed suit in New Hampshire Superior Court against the parties responsible for the PFOA contamination of MVD’s wells.

2020 – Continued improvements to the water system including: 

  • Water Storage Tank upgrades

  • Replacement of the Turkey Hill Booster Station – click the following link to view photos: https://www.mvdwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Turkey-Hill-Booster-Station.pdf

  • Evaluation for alternatives to the Lime Stations at Wells 2, 3, 5, and 7

  • Exploration of options and feasibility of Artificial Recharge to the aquifer at Wells 4 and 5.

  • Completed construction of the PFAS Treatment Facility for Wells 4 & 5 – facility operational and online. Click the following link to details including photos/videos/tour, and progress information: https://www.mvdwater.org/well-45-construction-updates/

  • Construction of the PFAS Treatment Facility for Wells 7 & 8 is in progress and is scheduled for completion in November of 2021.

  • Wells 2 & 9 PFAS Treatment Facility is underway; construction is scheduled to start summer of 2021. The cost of these PFAS treatment facilities is approximately $14.5 million. These investments, along with on-going operations and maintenance costs, are supported by the water rates as well as grants and loans.