Water Quality in Manchester, NH (03442)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03442.

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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,588

Population

9

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

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

Crotched Mountain Ski Area

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,500 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Camp Winamac/Kitchen

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

Camp Winamac/Infirmary

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

South Face Condos

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Birches Of Bennington

All resolved
Groundwater 52 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bridge Street Recovery

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Milton-Milke Partnership

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Manchester (03442) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th 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.

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code