Water Quality in Manchester, NH (03244)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03244.
Active Health Violations
7 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,156
Population
31
Water Systems
47
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Manchester Water Works
Pennichuck Water Works
Hillsborough Water Works
Emerald Lake
All resolvedWindsor Mtn Internatnl/Cabins
Windsor Mtn Intrnl/Dining Hall
Wediko School
4 health-basedWindsor Hills Camp/Lower
1 health-basedWindsor Hills Camp/Dining Hall
All resolvedWindsor Hills Camp/Upper
Windsor Hills Camp/Inn
All resolvedContoocook River Cooperative
Wilds Of New England
Young Richardson Post 59
Emerald Lake/Hummingbird
Wediko Kitchen
Rosewald Farm
Hillsborough Camp
Windsor Mtn Intrntl/Girls Dorm
All resolvedHedgehog Community Coop
1830 House Motel
His Mansion Dining Hall
Hillsboro Baptist Church
All resolvedRobin Hill Farm/Blue House
All resolvedHis Mansion New Beginnings
Clifftons Country Camping
Kats Country Corner
2 health-basedBear Hill Motel
Oxbow Campground
Brookwood Motel
Nathaniel Hawthorne Airport
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Manchester (03244) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.