ELVD News Archives - August 2023


You Can Help Us Find Water Leaks

Posted 9/1/23

Hello Residents,

As I’m sure many are aware that we have been trucking in water this summer to fill our water tank. While we generally see more water usage in summer months than winter months, we suspect there may be a leak or leaks across the system at this time. This could include a main line, a homeowners line or a leak inside your home. With lots of ground to cover, I am asking for residents to help by checking their own home and surrounding area for any and all leaks! We all benefit with the more of us that are vigilant in finding leaks, repairing leaky faucets, running toilets, etc.

Finding a Leak on a service line/main:

  • Typically a water leak is easy to spot when the weather is dry, as a puddle or stream will stand out when there is no other water present nearby.
  • A puddle caused by a leak will typically have a point where it has reached the surface and will appear to be “bubbling”.

    • If you suspect a leak please report it!

    Email the commissioners at info@elvdnh.com or reach us by phone. Phone numbers can be found on our "ELVD Officials" page by clicking HERE. Or call Aquaman at (603) 397-7814.

    Info on where to check inside your home from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (from Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-26-23):

  • Check your faucets to see if they drip or if water comes out of places it should not. Old and worn faucet washers and gaskets frequently cause leaks in faucets.
  • Inspect other household pipes, fittings, and valves for leaks. If you find leaks, don’t ignore them – make the repair or call a plumber if you don’t know how.
  • Check the shower for leaks near the showerhead and at the tub spout when the shower is on and off. Leaks where the pipe stem meets the showerhead can normally be fixed by unscrewing the showerhead and screwing the showerhead back on tightly. Leaks from the tub spout will probably require replacement of the spout.
  • Leaky toilets waste a lot of water and cost a lot in bills. Unfortunately, many toilet leaks go undetected, because they can’t be heard. The good news is that it is easy to check for a leak by dropping food coloring (12 drops) or a leak detector dye tablet in the toilet tank. Do not flush for 15 or 20 minutes. If the tank leaks, the dye will show up in the bowl. Old and worn toilet flappers are often the culprit and are very easy to replace.

    • For any residents willing to help, Thank you!

    Sincerely, Board of Commissioners

    Emergency Leak Repair August 30, 2023 On Rainbow’s End

    Posted 8/30/23

    Hello Residents,

    WATER SERVICE on Rainbow’s End will experience temporary water interruption while the leak is repaired on the morning of August 30th.

    We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions/concerns please contact the board: info@elvdnh.com

    Thank you, ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Lake Water Test Results

    Posted 8/17/23

    Dear Residents,

    The water samples for all beaches have come back within acceptable levels.

    Thank you, ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Resident Notice Of Water Project Work

    Posted 8/16/23

    Hello Residents,

    SUR construction will begin work on Lake Shore Terrace during the week of 8/15/23. Estimated Start date will be 8/16 or 8/17.

    Residents on Lake Shore Terrace, please work with SUR construction and be patient when the equipment is in the roadway. Please plan on extra time needed to enter or leave the roadway.

    Thank you for your understanding in advance,

    ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Last Lake Water Testing For This Year

    Posted 8/12/23

    Hello Residents,

    This morning (8/11/23) lake water samples for August were taken and dropped off at the lab. Pending a good result, this will be our last lake water testing for this year. Results will be posted as soon as we receive them.

    Thank you,

    Sara Auger - ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Board of Commissioner Meeting For Open Position Interviews

    Posted 8/5/23

    The Board of Commissioners will be holding two special meetings for the purpose of meeting with two interested candidates for the open Commissioner position. Anyone interested in meeting the candidates are welcome to attend.

    Both meetings will be held at the main office located at 147 W. Main Street. One meeting will occur on Sunday 8/6/2023 @ 9:00 am, while the second meeting will occur on Monday 8/7/2023 @ 6:00 PM.

    Thank you,

    ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Resident Notice Of Water Project Work

    Posted 8/5/23

    SUR construction will begin work on Kings Row during the week of 8/7/23.

    Residents for Kings Row, please work with SUR construction and be patient when the equipment is in the roadway. Please plan on extra time needed to enter or leave the roadway.

    Thank you for your understanding in advance,

    ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Intermittent Road Closure On Boulder Pass

    Posted 8/4/23

    Intermittent road closure on Boulder Pass while connecting new water lines to homes will require total road closure in different areas on Boulder pass while the road is excavated. Please plan accordingly and plan extra time. This could occur today (8/4) and depending if work is completed, could occur on Monday (8/7) and Tuesday (8/8).

    Thank you, Brett Taber - ELVD Board of Commissioners

    No Jet Skis On Emerald Lake

    Posted 8/4/23

    Dear Residents,

    As a friendly reminder: RSA 270:74 prohibits the use of skicraft (one and two person) on all public bodies of water less than 75 acres in size. Gould Pond (Emerald Lake) is 59 acres in size. An example of a skicraft is a Jet Ski and they are not allowed due to the size of our lake. For a full description of a skicraft see RSA 270:73.

    Thank you, Board of Commissioners

    ELVD Stormwater Infrastructure Inventory Survey

    Posted 7/24/23

    Dear Residents, The Board of Commissioners have put together a survey for Stormwater Infrastructure. The goal of this survey is to collect information from District homeowners of their knowledge and locations of known stormwater infrastructure surrounding their property. Please consider filling out this simple survey:

    Survey Here

    Thank you, Board of Commissioners