UPDATE (September 2024):

The NHDES PFAS Removal Rebate Program for Private Wells is back, starting September 9, 2024, and NH Tap is ready to help you take advantage of it! We’re now scheduling PFAS testing and installations.

What’s New: This time, homeowners must file their rebates directly with NHDES instead of through service providers like us. Don’t worry—NH Tap will guide you every step of the way and provide all the necessary documentation.

Plus: In some cases, pre-filtration may also be covered under the rebate program.

Funding is limited—book your PFAS water test today to secure your spot!

Note: This offer is for private wells only.

What you need to know about the PFAS removal rebate.

The PFAS Removal Rebate for Private Wells Program offers:

  • Up to $5,000 to help private well owners install a PFAS filtration system.
  • Up to $10,000 for a service connection to a public water system.

Here’s a quick overview:

Eligibility:
Your water must exceed one or more of the NHDES’ Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards (AGQS), and you must not have received bottled water or prior treatment from third parties.

  • Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA): 4.0 ng/L
  • Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS): 4.0 ng/L
  • Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS): 10 ng/L
  • Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA): 10 ng/L
  • Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as GenX Chemicals): 10 ng/L

Who Can Apply:

Homeowners of single or multi-unit dwellings.

Application Process:

Apply online or by filling out the forms. You’ll need lab results, receipts, spec sheets, photos, and post-treatment lab results to prove PFAS reduction.

For full details, visit the NHDES website.

How NH Tap makes it easy for you.

If you’re a New Hampshire homeowner with a private well, you could qualify for an NH Tap Pure™ PFAS Filtration System Filtration System—with installation included. As an NHDES-approved contractor, NH Tap helps you navigate the process, ensuring your home is equipped with state-of-the-art filtration that removes harmful PFAS chemicals.

This offer is first-come, first-served, so act fast!

Our 5-Step Process

If your water hasn’t been tested yet, NH Tap can collect samples and send them to an independent lab for analysis (approximately $200 for lab testing). If you’ve already tested your water, we can review the results to see if you qualify.

If your water contains unsafe PFAS levels, we’ll recommend the best filtration system for your home. The NH Tap Pure™ PFAS Filtration System Filtration System removes all PFAS traces and includes professional installation, a 5-year warranty on parts and labor, and details on maintenance.

We’ll work with you to find a convenient installation date. If your water was tested by a third party, we’ll need to conduct a site check before installation.

NH Tap will provide all the necessary documentation for your rebate. You can submit your application online (preferred) or by mail, email, or hand delivery. Full submission instructions and qualifications are available on the NHDES website.

Once your system is installed, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your water is free from harmful PFAS chemicals.

Protecting New Hampshire families.

PFAS contamination has affected many New Hampshire residents, but with state and community support, we’re helping to reduce exposure and educate people on how to protect themselves.

At NH Tap, we’re committed to delivering the best water solutions to New Hampshire families. We’re proud to help those in need access clean, safe water with our PFAS filtration systems.

Contact us today to see if you qualify and start enjoying worry-free water!

FAQs on the PFAS Removal Rebate Program for Private Wells

You have two options:

  • Use the lab of your choice by picking up a test kit, collecting samples, and returning them to the lab.
  • Schedule a PFAS test with NH Tap. Our team will collect samples during a half-hour visit, with no charge for the service call.

PFAS lab tests typically cost around $200, and results are usually available within 1–2 weeks.

The NH Tap Pure™ PFAS Filtration System Filtration System is low-maintenance, requiring a filter tank replacement and rotation once every three years. This system uses a lead-lag design, which reduces the complexity of maintenance and minimizes service calls. We’ll provide specific maintenance details tailored to your installation.

We install the NH Tap Pure™ PFAS Filtration System Filtration System, specifically designed to eliminate PFAS chemicals from your well water. Hundreds of New Hampshire homes are already benefiting from this system, and lab tests conducted years after installation confirm that it continues to work effectively.

Our filtration system features proprietary NHX8 coconut shell activated carbon, arranged in a two-tank lead-lag configuration. This innovative design efficiently captures PFAS chemicals while keeping costs lower than other systems on the market. We created this solution with New Hampshire water issues in mind, ensuring the purest water possible for Granite State residents.

No. The cost of installation is included in the system’s price or, in this case, covered by the NHDES rebate. Our trained technicians handle the installation, and if the project is more complex, we have licensed master plumbers on-call for additional support. If you qualify for the program, there is no cost to you.

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” have become a growing concern in New Hampshire due to their persistence in the environment and links to serious health risks. PFAS are industrial contaminants that have been detected in the state’s groundwater and drinking water sources.

In response, the EPA and NHDES are working to manage and reduce PFAS contamination. The NHDES PFAS Removal Rebate Program helps homeowners on private wells take control of their water quality by offering financial assistance for filtration systems. This rebate allows residents to reduce PFAS levels in their water and protect their health.

To qualify for this program, we follow the requirements set by the NHDES PFAS Removal Rebate Program. Here are the main criteria:

  • Your home must be on a private well.
  • PFAS levels in your water must exceed state limits.
  • Your home should not have access to other remediation options, such as municipal water or coverage under the Saint-Gobain consent decree.

Once we confirm your eligibility, we will conduct a site check to ensure your home is suitable for our water filtration system. If you meet these qualifications and the program remains funded, we can install the system at no cost to you.

Unfortunately, the NHDES PFAS Removal Rebate Program currently only applies to private wells and does not cover homes connected to municipal water. However, we remain hopeful that future funding will be available for municipal water users, as PFAS has been detected in 32% of New Hampshire’s municipal water supplies.

Regardless of rebate availability, NH Tap encourages all homeowners to test their water and review municipal water reports to stay informed about water quality. Even if PFAS isn’t present in your town’s water supply, NH Tap’s whole-home filtration systems are designed to address other common contaminants, such as chlorine, hardness, and lead.

We understand that finances can be tight at times and that having safe water is a priority. If you find yourself in a place where you don’t have the funds to float your PFAS system while you wait on a rebate from NHDES, you have two options available to you:

  • Consider financing a system through NH Tap as you wait on your rebate to come in. This will help ensure you can file while the funding for the rebate program is still available.
  • If financing is not an option, you may contact NHDES. There are some situations where the state is able to cover the cost of a filtration system upfront. They will need to verify your income and contamination levels to see if you qualify for assistance.