In response to the above reference article, Pennichuck Corporation, comprising its subsidiaries Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. and Pennichuck Water Services Corporation (Pennichuck), is not for sale and no property owned by Pennichuck is for sale or lease. Additionally, no water rights are for sale or being released by Pennichuck.

The property and proposed development referenced in the NH Journal article is situated within the public water service area of Pennichuck, and the existing facility is a customer of Pennichuck. As the public water utility, Pennichuck is obligated to provide water service to this property in accordance with New Hampshire laws and regulations. Pennichuck is aware of the intended use of the existing facility. Pennichuck technical staff participated in two informational utility meetings that were also attended by electric and sewer providers, which are part of typical due diligence by property buyers. The Pennichuck treatment facility has the capacity to serve the project demand for the proposed use, within existing withdrawal limits from Pennichuck Brook and the Merrimack River and treatment plant capacity.

As of this date the project developer has not yet filed a formal application for service. The project developer may be required to complete offsite improvements to Pennichuck’s water distribution system facilities if project water demand exceeds the capacity of the distribution system.

For further information about the Pennichuck operations and water systems, please contact John Boisvert at 800-553-5191 ext. 2328 or via email at john.boisvert@pennichuck.com.