What are the water fees and process when building a home?

Connections Fees

Single Family  –  $2,700

Multiple Unit 2-3 units residence  –  $1,900 per unit

Multiple Units 4 plus  –  $1,900 per unit

Commercial Up to 1” service  –  $3,200 per unit
Commercial Up to 2” service  –  $4,200 per unit
Commercial Over 2″ service   –  $5,600 per unit
Privately Owned Hydrant  –  $5,000 per unit
Precinct Owned Hydrant   –  $10,500 per unit

Water Investment Fee

2 Bedroom  –  $3,350 plus $850 for each additional bedroom

Commercial Service 1” – $4,000
Commercial Service 2’ – $5,000
Commercial Service Greater than 2’ – $6,000

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STEP 1:

All appropriate fees (above) must be paid, and a New Service Request Form (left) must be submitted before moving on to Step #2. Time and Materials will be billed after installation to the consumer for purchase of necessary parts such as meter and radio.

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STEP 2:

The tapping of the Main must be completed by one of the listed below contractors and coordinated with Pennichuck Water on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.  

Please plan accordingly as a 7 – 10 day notice is required to schedule tapping inspections with Pennichuck Water and they must be on site when tapping occurs.

Acceptable Contractors for Line Tapping:

Certified Hydro Applications – Hooksett, NH 603-851-5321 (tapping up to 2″)

E.J. Prescott – Concord, NH 603-224-9545 (tapping only)

Remi & Sons, – Derry, NH 603-432-4317 (full service)

WSO – Henniker, NH 603-428-3525 (full service)

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STEP 3:

After the main line is tapped, you can schedule with Pennichuck Water, a time to install the meter and radio box.

Please see “Service Line Materials” for all specifications when installing water service.