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Hooksett proceeds with sewer expansion project

Hooksett proceeds with sewer expansion project

Hector Martinez, a contractor working for District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, bends an older lead water service pipe after removal form a residential home and replaces it with a new copper water pipe, Friday, July 17, 2026 in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais


MANCHESTER, N.H.- Hooksett officials are advancing a sewer expansion project along Route 3A aimed at attracting new businesses and supporting commercial growth.

The proposal would extend municipal sewer service beneath the Merrimack River to reach major retailers, including Bass Pro Shops, Walmart and Market Basket, helping businesses address septic system problems and reduce the need for individual systems.

Town officials are exploring funding options, including tax increment financing and a potential bond, while seeking contributions from businesses to help cover the multimillion-dollar project’s cost.

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