Recent News

Water Main Flushing Schedule Delayed

April 14, 2026

Due to a mechanical failure of a gate valve at Grove & Washington Roads water main flushing has been delayed for the week of 4/13 until further notices. We cordinating repairs to be made asap.

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Watermain & Hydrant Flushing Schedule Week of 4/13

April 13, 2026

4/14: Grove, Fern, Hunters Run, Washington (Fern to Wallis), Olde Parish, Merry zMeeting, Lang, Central (Washington to Locke)

4/15: Grove, Central (Grove to Locke), Locke, Harbor, Ocean Blvd....

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Flushing Schedule Week of 4/6

April 06, 2026

4/7: Route 1 (120-295), Airfield Dr., Whitebirch, Fowler, Dow, Thompson Landing, Random, Washington (1020-1257), Benchmark, Burnette & Birchwood

4/8: West, South, Cedar Run, Autumn, Signature, Love,...

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Annual Meeting of Rye Water District

March 24, 2026

The Annual Meeting of the Rye Water District will take place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Rye Junior High School. All District customers are welcome to attend.

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Cold Weather Tips

February 03, 2026

The cold is predicted to be with us for a while longer. Here are some tips to keep your pipes from freezing:

https://ryewaterdistrict.com/blog_detail.html?item_id=196

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Public Hearing on January 29, 2026

January 28, 2026

There will be a public hearing on rates and water restrictions at the Rye Junior High School at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday January 29, 2026. Additional information and remote zoom link can be accessed via...

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Public Hearing on Water Rates and Water Restrictions

January 13, 2026

A public hearing will be held at the Rye Junior High School on January 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm to discuss recommended water rate changes and adopting bylaws for water restrictions. Additional detail can...

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Drought Update

September 16, 2025

We continue to experience very dry conditions and still have odd/even water restrictions in place. Customers with odd numbered addresses can irrigate from 12:00 am to 8:00 am on odd days. Customers...

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Odd/Even Water Restrictions

August 20, 2025

Due to the ongoing drought, Rye Water District customers with irrigation systems are to comply with an odd/even irrigation schedule. Customers with odd-numbered addresses can irrigate from 12:00 am...

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Water Supply Update

August 11, 2025

Today's update from the Rye Water District follows the message to our customers last Monday about the hot and dry conditions. Those conditions continued throughout the week and the weekend. Though...

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Water Supply Update

August 04, 2025

Water Update from Rye Water District for August 4, 2025:

Since June 1st, the Rye area has received just over two inches of rain—well below normal levels. Thankfully, our system is currently...

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Moen Automatic Shutoff Valves

July 02, 2025

If you are a customer with a Moen automatic shutoff valve, please click on the link below for additional information.

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Rye Water District is Hiring

June 02, 2025

The Rye Water District is expanding our workforce to prepare for a major water system upgrade. We are looking to hire a qualified water system operator. Details can be found at the following link:

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Water Service Shutdown

May 27, 2025

Due to work on the Rye Water District system, water will be shut down on Thursday, May 29th, from 8:00 a.m. to no later than 4:00 p.m. in the following areas:

West Road - (water will still be...

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Outdoor Irrigation Water Efficiency Tips

April 08, 2025

Irrigation season is just around the corner. If you have an irrigation system, please take a look at our tips on how you can make sure it is as efficient as possible.

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Robin Road Main Break

April 03, 2025

Good evening everyone, as of 4:00 pm today the break on Robin Road has been repaired and water service restored. Thank you for your patience!

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Flushing Schedule

April 02, 2025

My apologies everyone, I failed to note the flushing schedule is posted on the website calendar, which is found on the home page of the website, in the previous notice. The flushing shedule for the...

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Rye Water District Flushing

April 01, 2025

Notice: The Rye Water District will be performing their semi-annual water main flushing starting April 2, 2025 for the purpose of removing sedimentation build-up in the water mains. You may...

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Outdoor Irrigation Water Efficiency

March 14, 2025

The days are getting longer and warmer. Spring will be here soon. With that, many of our customers will be activating their outdoor sprinkler systems. If you are one of them, please think about how...

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Jacob Madore - DES Operator Profile

February 27, 2025

Read Rye Operator Jacob Madore's recent New Hampshire DES profile. Well done Jacob! 

https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/blog/operator-spotlight-jacob-madore

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Garland Road Bedrock Wells - Reactivation

December 09, 2024

We will be flushing water in the area of our Garland Road Wells (Washington to Garland, Grove and Garland Road areas) today (Monday December 9, 2024). Flushing is taking place to bring the Bailey and...

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Water Treatment Facility Design - Request for Engineering Proposals

November 25, 2024

The Rye Water district is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms to design a water treatment system. Details can be found here:

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2024 Voluntary Water Restrictions

July 19, 2024

Voluntary Water Use Restrictions:

 Presently we are experiencing abnormally dry conditions and due to limited precipitation and winter snow accumulation. We would appreciate our...

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RWD Meter Replacement Program

July 10, 2024

Hello everyone over the next several months the District will be replacing water meters per AWWA requirements. The replacement time is usually fifteen minutes and no cost to the customer unless other...

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Dog Waste is Litter

September 26, 2023

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Town of Rye Bacteria Report Correction Update

July 10, 2023

Bacteria Update

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Lead & Copper Sampling

June 01, 2023

Recently the District sent out letters to 40 of our customers for assistance with the required lead & copper sampling by EPA & NHDES. These locations were selected by NHDES because they met...

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Recognition: Rye Water District and The Town of Rye

June 01, 2023

https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/nhdes-presents-source-water-protection-awards-0

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Water Use Guidelines

June 22, 2021

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