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The Quantity of Our Water in New Hampshire
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  New Hampshire is growing and that means new strains on our water supply. Some complain of soaring water prices along with old infrastructure and strict quality standards. Now some communities are looking to develop “water plans”. We explore how much water we have and use, who uses it and what some are doing to make sure we have enough water. Guests
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Once I read that New England is the only place in the U.S. where there is a net positive flow in the aquifers; that is, that the rest of the country is running out of water. Shouldn't we treat our water as a commodity like oil. When outsider industry comes in to remove and sell it, shouldn't we charge royalties. In California people have oil rights that go with their land; why not water rights?
Could you please discuss the relationship between land conservation and water protection? It seems that land protection has an important role in protecting both the quantity and quality of water.
Nancy
Durham
In today’s discussion we heard about the need for science based decisions when it comes to water distribution. I agree. I believe DES has an important role to play in determining whether or not there is enough water available for a particular use. However, once this determination is made, I believe only the local community can make the policy decision of how they will allow their water resources to be used. Right now, if DES says there’s enough water, the local community has no legal standing to deny a permit to withdraw the water by any qualified applicant, whether that applicant is a bottling company, a golf course, or a hospital. For more information about local water rights, visit our website at www.nhpowr.com. Mary