The key functions of the DES Wastewater Engineering Bureau are: to ensure proper design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF); to ensure that the operation and maintenance of WWTFs is in accord with the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by conducting compliance inspections, and providing technical assistance, operator training, and operator certification; to certify discharge permits under the federal NPDES to ensure that the WWTFs’ discharges do not violate applicable state rules and regulations; to provide financial assistance in the form of grants and low interest loans for eligible projects; to ensure that 
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Publications
- Fact Sheets Related to Wastewater
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Rules/Regulatory (Complete List)
- Env-Wq 500 Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund
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- Permits and Compliance
Technical Assistance
- Design Review
- Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG)
- Permits & Compliance
- Residuals Management (Septage and Sludge)
- Wastewater Operations Certification, Training, and Technical Assistance
Training
Forms/Applications
Permits (Complete List)
- Engineer Pre-qualification Approval
- Industrial Wastewater Indirect Discharge Permit
- Septage Hauler Permit
- Sewer Connection Permit
- Sludge Site Permit
- Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification
Grants and Loans
- Grants and Loans
- NHDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Directory
- Standard State Contracts & Price Summary Form
- State Aid Grant Program Requirements
Related Programs
- Groundwater Discharge Permitting and Registration
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Federal Storm Water Program (Phase II)
- Winnipesaukee River Basin Program
Commissions/Task Forces
Resources/Links (Complete List)
- California State University, Sacramento Office of Water
- Granite State Rural Water Association
- New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)
- New England Water Environment Association
- New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association
- Roster of Prequalified Consulting Engineering Firms
- Water Environment Federation
Contact Us (Complete List)
- NHDES Wastewater Engineering Bureau
29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
Concord, NH 03302-0095
(603) 271-4128 (fax)
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