RWSD Annual Meeting
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Rollinsford Water and Sewer District (RWSD) will be held Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm at the Rollinsford Grade School. District members are encouraged to attend and be a part of the decision-making.
Please go to this link to view the budget and warrant article information ahead of the meeting. Also, for those of you wondering about details of the meeting itself or your voting eligibility, check out our FAQs file here.
The Select Board and the RWSD Board of Commissioners will be meeting on Saturday, 10/16 at 10 am to view the cross-country sewer line between Willey and Pine Streets. They will meet at the access gate on Pine Street.
The Rollinsford Water and Sewer District will be flushing hydrants during overnight hours next week (9/13 through 9/17). Flushing is part of our routine maintenance program necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system and to ensure the hydrants are in proper working order. Please note that although the water is safe to drink after flushing, it can become discolored. If this happens, run your cold water tap for a few minutes until the water is clear. If it is not clear the first time, wait a few minutes and repeat this process.
For more information, please check the RWSD website at https://rollinsfordwatersewer.org, contact the District office via phone at 603-742-8124 or via email at [email protected].
After discussions on current well levels and relief from recent rain, the RWSD is lifting its restrictions on outdoor water use EXCEPT related to irrigation / lawn watering. Restrictions on lawn watering are being maintained at this time throughout the District. Well levels will continue to be monitored and adjustments to the restrictions will be made as necessary. Meanwhile, District members are encouraged to take voluntary measures to conserve water (both indoor and outdoor) whenever possible.
The Rollinsford Water and Sewer District (RWSD) is looking to hire a hard‐working, dependable, multitasking
part‐time Administrator for approximately 20 hours per week. Please see the job description for more details. Interested candidates should contact the Commissioners.
The Town has not lifted the water restriction imposed last year due to the drought. While the water table has improved some, the State Department of Environmental Services is still encouraging restrictions because the weather forecast looks drier than normal as well as warmer than usual (which promotes dryness). Therefore, there continues to be no residential lawn watering in Town. Fees may be imposed for non-compliance.
If you receive a water bill from the Rollinsford Water Sewer District, you are subject to a stricter water use restriction. Details can be found here: https://rollinsfordwatersewer.org/2021/05/27/mandatory-water-ban-all-outdoor-water-use/
For more information about drought conditions in Strafford County visit: https://www.drought.gov/states/new-hampshire/county/strafford
The Rollinsford Water and Sewer District (RWSD) has implemented a mandatory water ban that includes restrictions on ALL outdoor water use including all outdoor watering, car washing, pool filling, etc. It is extremely important that our District members comply (and help spread the word) so we can bring our water tank back up to levels adequate for fire suppression. Once the water tank level is restored to its necessary depth (hopefully within a week or so), watering of vegetable gardens will be permitted while restrictions on other outdoor watering will continue to be necessary until drought conditions improve. Please know that this is an evolving process and the RWSD will continue communication with District members on the current levels of the restrictions. For a more detailed description of the restrictions, go to the RWSD website or watch the recording of the May 25th RWSD Commissioners’ meeting: HERE (Minutes 48:57 through 1:27:52 and Minutes 1:58:36 through 2:23:18 are when the topic was discussed). If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the District office at 603-742-8124 or VIA EMAIL.
ROLLINSFORD WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (RWSD) NOTICE
Water Shut-off
Monday, May 17th, 3 pm
To enable the connection to the new water main on Willey Street, there will be a planned water shut-off on Monday, May 17th , beginning at 3 pm.
Streets that may have an interruption in their water service include Locust Street, Willey Street, Willey Street Extension, and Stevens Court. The shut-off could last up to six hours.
Please call the RWSD office at 603-742-8124 with questions.
*Note: District Members are also encouraged to provide the RWSD with their email address to enable receipt of future electronic notifications and emergency alerts.