Welcome To Emerald Lake Village District!

Main Office: 147 West Main Street - Suite 103, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Mailing Address: PO Box 1753, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Telephone: 603-464-3128
info@elvdnh.com

Emerald Lake Village District (“ELVD”) within the Town of Hillsborough was established in 1979 for the community surrounding Emerald Lake, also known as Gould Pond. Originally a subdivision of seasonal homes, it has developed into primary homes for the majority of its residents. ELVD through a Board of Commissioners manages the well based water system, the beaches and recreational areas, and approximately fourteen miles of roads.

ELVD is also a community of people who enjoy the unique advantage of their own lake and beaches, as well as the proximity of Fox Forest, Pat’s Peak for skiing, and access to the shopping and dining available in Hillsborough, while located close to Concord in the southwest part of New Hampshire.

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WATER BAN IN EFFECT

There is presently a Water Ban in effect for ELVD. NO OUTDOOR WATER USAGE of any type.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION HERE

A Typical Water Leak

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WATER NEWS - LEAK DETECTION/TEMPORARY WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICES/REPAIRS

You Can Help Us Find Water Leaks

Posted 9/1/23

Hello Residents,

As I’m sure many are aware that we have been trucking in water this summer to fill our water tank. While we generally see more water usage in summer months than winter months, we suspect there may be a leak or leaks across the system at this time. This could include a main line, a homeowners line or a leak inside your home. With lots of ground to cover, I am asking for residents to help by checking their own home and surrounding area for any and all leaks! We all benefit with the more of us that are vigilant in finding leaks, repairing leaky faucets, running toilets, etc.

Finding a Leak on a service line/main:

  • Typically a water leak is easy to spot when the weather is dry, as a puddle or stream will stand out when there is no other water present nearby.
  • A puddle caused by a leak will typically have a point where it has reached the surface and will appear to be “bubbling”.

    • If you suspect a leak please report it!

    Email the commissioners at info@elvdnh.com or reach us by phone. Phone numbers can be found on our "ELVD Officials" page by clicking HERE. Or call Aquaman at (603) 942-6138.

    Info on where to check inside your home from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (from Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-26-23):

  • Check your faucets to see if they drip or if water comes out of places it should not. Old and worn faucet washers and gaskets frequently cause leaks in faucets.
  • Inspect other household pipes, fittings, and valves for leaks. If you find leaks, don’t ignore them – make the repair or call a plumber if you don’t know how.
  • Check the shower for leaks near the showerhead and at the tub spout when the shower is on and off. Leaks where the pipe stem meets the showerhead can normally be fixed by unscrewing the showerhead and screwing the showerhead back on tightly. Leaks from the tub spout will probably require replacement of the spout.
  • Leaky toilets waste a lot of water and cost a lot in bills. Unfortunately, many toilet leaks go undetected, because they can’t be heard. The good news is that it is easy to check for a leak by dropping food coloring (12 drops) or a leak detector dye tablet in the toilet tank. Do not flush for 15 or 20 minutes. If the tank leaks, the dye will show up in the bowl. Old and worn toilet flappers are often the culprit and are very easy to replace.

    • For any residents willing to help, Thank you!

    Sincerely, Board of Commissioners

    ELVD MEETINGS SCHEDULE

    Notice of Emerald Lake Village District Workshop and Special Meetings

    Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Place: ELVD Office
    Agenda: HERE
    By: ELVD Commissioners' Workshop Meeting

    Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Place: ELVD Office
    Agenda: TBD
    By: ELVD Commissioners' Workshop Meeting

    Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Place: ELVD Office
    Agenda: TBD
    By: ELVD Commissioners' Workshop Meeting

    **Dates and locations subject to change based in District and Business needs.

    **Agenda outlines to be posted prior to each individual meeting, Agendas are subject to change up to and including during the meetings as the BOC deems necessary to conduct district business.

    Notice of Emerald Lake Village District Monthly Commissioners' Meetings

    Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Place: ELVD Office
    Agenda: TBD
    By: ELVD Commissioners' Monthly Meeting

    Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Place: ELVD Office
    Agenda: TBD
    By: ELVD Commissioners' Monthly Meeting

    Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Place: ELVD Office
    Agenda: TBD
    By: ELVD Commissioners' Monthly Meeting

    **Dates and locations subject to change based on District and Business needs.

    **Agenda outlines to be posted prior to each individual meeting, Agendas are subject to change up to and including during the meetings as the BOC deems necessary to conduct district business.

    ELVD NEWS BRIEFS

    Intermittant Water Interruptions Possible Over The Next 2 Weeks Starting 10/8/2024

    Posted 10/10/24

    Roadways covering Ellenbrook over towards Bog Road (Gould Pond portion in this area as well) could see intermittent water service interruptions while temporary water service is installed for the current project work. Individual residences may see intermittent water interruptions as well while we search for a leak in this same area. We appreciate your patience and support while the improvements are made.

    Thank you,
    Brett Taber - ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Posted 9/24/24

    Trunk Or Treat 2024!

    Lake Draw Down Notice and Winter Preparation

    Posted 9/16/24

    The time is nearing that the ELVD board of Commissioners will be working to prepare Gould Pond for the winter months. This includes various activities such as removal of swim rafts from the swimming areas, lake draw down to its winter operational level. Over the next several weeks, these tasks take place. They will begin after 9/21/24 and be completed with a final lake draw down date of 10/21/24.

    Usually, most residents take care of their docks, boat removals, etc. during this period. We look forward to next year when the ponds operating level comes back to time levels.

    Thank you,
    Brett Taber - ELVD Board of Commissioners

    Toilet Flapper Replacement Program

    Posted 9/4/24

    OWe are still looking for residents interested in participating in the Toilet Flapper replacement program (at no cost to you)! Funds for this project are covered 100% by a grant. Email info@elvdnh.com to submit your questionnaire today.

    CLICK HERE to download the questionaire.

    Thank you,
    ELVD Board of Commissioners

    AlSO IMPORTANT

    Emerald Lake Beaches and Parks are Private and for the use of District Residents Only
    ELVD Beaches and Parks are currently operating on Summer hours, Sunrise to Sunset. The Gate at Eastman Park and barricades at Emerald Beach are shut at Sunset each evening. All beaches are closed at sunset and all after hours activity should be reported to the Hillsborough Police.

    No Jet Skis On Emerald Lake
    RSA 270:74 prohibits the use of skicraft (one and two person) on all public bodies of water less than 75 acres in size. Gould Pond (Emerald Lake) is 59 acres in size. An example of a skicraft is a Jet Ski and they are not allowed due to the size of our lake. For a full description of a skicraft see RSA 270:73.

    Dogs at ELVD Beaches
    ELVD Beach Rules and Regulations were updated to restrict dogs access (not permitted) to the following beaches; Eastman Beach, Emerald Beach, Hummingbird Beach. Owners are permitted to take their Dogs to the Meeting House Beach (Gould Pond Rd.) and to Burnham Park (Red Fox Crossing) for swimming /exercise. At all times and all locations, dogs must be in full control of a responsible person who shall ensure that any litter or waste caused by the dog is cleaned up immediately.

    Seasonal Water Shutoffs
    BOC reminds all seasonal residents that we offer FREE water shut off starting October 15th through April 15th. Turn on in the spring is also free. Property owners will still be billed for non-seasonal shutoff or turn-on service.

    Leak Reporting/Water Issues
    All leaks should be reported to an ELVD Commissioner HERE and also by contacting Aquamen at (603) 942-6138.

    Water Shut-off and Turn-on
    To request your water service be shut-off or turned on, please contact Aquamen at 603-397-7814. 48 hours notice required unless it is an emergency. Homeowner must be present when water is turned on. $50/fee per shut-off and/or turn on will be invoiced by Emerald Lake Village District. Turn-on and shut-off service is not available on weekends, holidays, or same day, except in an emergency. If your shut-off or turn-on is seasonal (off for winter/on in the spring) there is no charge, but it must be scheduled between October and May. Self-service is considered tampering and punishable by a fine.

    Please leave a message at the ELVD office (603-464-3128) so we may record the information.