Article 24: Study of Manholes in Poor Condition – $34,100

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What it means: Hampton’s sewer system is located adjacent to and sometimes within the borders of our estuary, harbors, marshes, and roadways. The current condition of some of the manholes allow large quantities of inflow into the sewer system, increasing flow to the Waste Water Treatment Plant. A sewer overflow or discharge into roadways or near beaches could create unsafe living conditions, or cause environmental damage.

The purpose is to assess the vulnerability of approximately 25 manholes that appear to be in poor condition, and where failure would have a negative impact on our community. The loan, once funds are approved and expended, would be forgiven through a grant from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES). This Article requires a 60% (3/5ths) vote to pass.

No one spoke for or against this Article at the Deliberative Session, other than to explain it.

Fiscal impact: Cost per $1,000 valuation is $0.009. A household valued at $400,000 would see a tax increase of $3.60 for 2023. This money will be returned to the Town via loan forgiveness.