Water and Utilities

NHDES Guide to Water Start-up & Flushing Procedure following Temporary Closure
NH Department of Environmental Services has released a guide to help inform those who are reopening buildings and businesses about proper start-up and flushing procedure for water systems.

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The Town of Peterborough is responsible for the highlighted items on this picture.

The customer is responsible for the integrity of everything else shown (pipe from curb stop valve to the water meter and everything inside the residence other than the water meter).

The customer is also responsible for providing a clean, dry, above freezing and accessible location for the water meter.


New Meter Installation Diagram

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First ball valve before water meter
Meter to be supplied by Peterborough Utility Division
Dual check valve after water meter
Pressure reducer after dual check valve (if required – Check with Utility Division)
Second ball valve after pressure reducer
Expansion tank on cold water inlet side of hot water tank
Remote will be installed near sidewalk or driveway

The customer is responsible for the following:

1. Ball valve before and after the meter
2. Dual check valve
3. Pressure reducer
4. Expansion tank
5. Meter couplings/meter horn

Access Fees

Town of Peterborough
Utilities Department: Fee Schedule
Water Service Access Fees			Wastewater Access Fees
Size	Fee		Size	Fee
5/8"; 3/4"	$2,079		4"	$2,079
1 1/2"	$2,425		6"	$2,079
2"	$3,300
4"	$3,960		Special Meter Reading
5"	$4,400		Time			Fee
6"	$4,950		With 5 Day Notice			$41.50
7"	$5,500		Without 5 Day Notice			$69.50
Meter Testing			Misc. Fees/Fines
Size	Fee		Item/Action		Cost
5/8" + 3/4"	$35		Water Turn On		$41.50
1"	$69.50		Water Turn Off		$41.50
1 1/2"	$104		Min. Construction Charge		$52
2"	$139		Water Service Inspection		$69.50
>2"	$208		Sewer Service Inspection		$165.50
			New Meter Installation		$173.25
			Back Flow Testing		69.50 (twice per year)
			Unauthorized Water Use		693 (fine)
Meter Setting/Resetting			Private Hydrant		$46
Size	Fee		Public Hydrant		Per Quote
5/8"	$162		Freeze Plate & Gasket		$27
3/4"	$215		Parts		List Price

Peterborough Source Water Assessment Summaries
2022 Consumer Confidence Report
2021 Consumer Confidence Report
2020 Consumer Confidence Report
2019 Consumer Confidence Report
2018 Consumer Confidence Report