The New Hampshire-Vermont Water Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the NH Department of Environmental Services has conducted a study to assess groundwater resources in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire. The main objectives of the USGS activities were to estimate current and future water use and groundwater availability. The two major products of this water resources assessment are listed below, and links to the archived project pages are to the left. In addition, the NH Geoogical Survey conducted a number of study activities that included creating a well database for the region, mapping surficial geology, and assessing recharge.

Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5157, Methods for and Estimates of 2003 and Projected Water Use in the Seacoast Region, Southeastern New Hampshire

News Release (5/6/2008): Water Demand Likely to Increase Substantially in New Hampshire's Seacoast Region by 2025

Contact: Marilee Horn, mhorn@usgs.gov

Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5222, Assessment of ground-water resources in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire

News Release (7/9/2009): Growing Demand and Climate Change Likely Means Less Water for New Hampshire's Seacoast Region by 2025

Contact: Tom Mack, tjmack@usgs.gov