CONCORD — The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services announces it will reopen a program to help low-income homeowners experiencing water supply issues resulting from the ongoing drought.
During this historic drought, nearly 250 residents have reported dry wells causing insufficient drinking water in their homes. In response to these widespread reports of dry wells, the Drinking Water and Groundwater Advisory Commission voted in November to approve a $1.5 million grant from the Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund to re-establish the Emergency Drought Assistance Program.
Following the driest summer on record, all of New Hampshire has been experiencing drought since August 2025, with several counties declared in extreme drought. Neither short- or long-term precipitation outlooks indicate drought relief in the coming months.
Depending on household income and family size, EDAP will cover up to 100% of the total costs to mitigate drought impacts and provide reliable drinking water to qualifying residents.
Eligible costs under the program include rehabilitation or replacement of a residential well that is dry from drought, or if feasible, the cost to connect the home to a nearby existing community water system.
For more information, email edap@des.nh.gov or call Marysa Boire at 603-271-1355.
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