Site work for a water / sewer project in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This CIP item accounts for the on-going need to repair and improve the conditions of our water storage tanks beyond routine painting. Currently the Lafayette Road Water Storage Tank needs painting, however, due to its very large capacity (7.5 MG) the water in this storage tank does not turnover and mix sufficiently. This causes declines in residual chlorine disinfectant. An engineering assessment needs to be performed to evaluate options for improving this tank's performance and minimizing water quality issues associated with inadequate mixing. Funds for tank improvement design are also included for planning purposes. After the engineering assessment, construction costs will be adjusted accordingly. As of November 13, 2025, this project is included in the Portsmouth School Department Fiscal Year 2026-2031 CIP. Further information regarding a design firm and timeline for construction has not yet been established. Funding is allotted for FY 2026, 2028, and 2031. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.