Water Quality in Portsmouth, NH (03801)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03801.

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 17 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

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

23,484

Population

23

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Portsmouth Water Works

Surface water 33,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pease Trade Port

Groundwater 9,900 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Great Bay Community College

Groundwater 2,050 people served
0 violations

New Castle Water Works

All resolved
Purchased surface water 910 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bow Irving

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Star Island Water Sys

Surface water 403 people served
0 violations

Stratham Irving/Portsmouth Ave

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Hemlock Haven

1 health-based
Groundwater 207 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

George Calef Fine Foods

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Piper Meadows Private Communty

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cedar Creek

All resolved
Groundwater 105 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Clearchoicemd

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Gilford Airport Plaza

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Muddy River Smokehouse

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Four Seasons Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Smokey Goodness Pub And Grill

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Jackies

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tonys Diner

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

High Pastures At Black Mtn

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Harbor Square Shopping Center

All resolved
Groundwater 43 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Blueberry Village Condos

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Shoals Marine Lab - Well #2

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Plaza 125

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
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?

Portsmouth (03801) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th 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.

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