Water Quality in Manchester, NH (03071)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03071.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5,310

Population

16

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Manchester Water Works

Surface water 123,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pennichuck Water Works

Surface water 89,073 people served
0 violations

Appleton Elementary Sch

Groundwater 202 people served
0 violations

Ryans Restaurant

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Freedom Pond

All resolved
Groundwater 104 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Island Bowls

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Memorial Field

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Warwick Mills

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 22 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Appleton Business Center

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

20 Jaffrey Rd

1 health-based
Groundwater 32 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 25 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Vanguard Manufacturing

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Seppala And Aho Construction

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Colonial Apartments

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Friendship Manor

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Andella Homes

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Professional Building

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Exceeds limit
22 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Manchester (03071) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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