Portsmouth & Pease Water Systems Drinking Water Status Report

The Portsmouth and Pease drinking water systems continue to experience high demand in both systems due to irrigation and cooling system usage. In the last month the combined system demands have averaged 5.4 million gallons a day. Fortunately, water levels in both the City's reservoir and groundwater sources are holding up and system operators are managing the system such that water supplies are meeting these demands. However, as always, the City Water Department asks that water customers be vigilant and efficient with their water usage and turn off their irrigation systems during rainy conditions. 

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the Seacoast area is currently experiencing “Moderate Drought” conditions (see map). If conditions remain hot and dry, the City may ask customers to reduce the use of irrigation. If needed that notice will be posted in the City Newsletter, City website, social networks and other news media outlets.