Water Quality in Manchester, NH (03109)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03109.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 19 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,929

Population

32

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)

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

Nouria 1167

All resolved
Groundwater 800 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hidden Valley/Dining Hall

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Mont Vernon Village Sch

Groundwater 216 people served
0 violations

Seasons At Lake Sunapee

Groundwater 153 people served
0 violations

Brookside Crossing

Groundwater 138 people served
0 violations

Olde Country Village

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Effingham Elementary Sch

Groundwater 128 people served
0 violations

Highland Estates Apartments

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Ridgewood Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 115 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Strong Foundations

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Bell

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

Midridge Condos

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Nouria 1166

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

Millbrook Office Park

Groundwater 98 people served
0 violations

Learn As We Play Chld Care Ctr

Groundwater 94 people served
0 violations

198 Londonderry Turnpike

1 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Stonebridge Village

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Diamond Casting And Machine

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations

Louisburg Circle

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Eversource Energy Tilton Awc

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Van Berkum Nursery

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Whip O Will Condos

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

D W Industrial Condos

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Palmer And Sicard

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Kings Highway Plaza

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Sun Lake Village

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Sig Sauer Experience

4 health-based
Groundwater 36 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved

Stratham Central Condos

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 148 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1921 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Family Medical Center

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Eversource Energy Bedford Awc

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

11 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1921 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Manchester (03109) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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