Water Quality in Dover, NH (03824)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03824.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.

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

15,080

Population

26

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)

Dover Water Dept

All resolved
Groundwater 29,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rochester Water Dept

1 health-based
Surface water 25,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Unh/Durham Water Sys

Surface water 16,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Durham Water Dept

Purchased surface water 7,000 people served
0 violations

Mast Way Elementary Sch

Groundwater 396 people served
0 violations

Moharimet Sch

Groundwater 362 people served
0 violations

Brookdale Spruce Wood

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Stagecoach Farms

All resolved
Groundwater 167 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bear Hill 4h Camp

Groundwater 155 people served
0 violations

Barrington Station

1 health-based
Groundwater 125 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Tennis Coop

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Lee Circle Grocery

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Shoals Marine Laboratory

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

Durham Evangelical Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Johnson Creek

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

Dunlap Myers Center

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Hickory Pond Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Father Lawless Field

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sunrise Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Durham Public Works

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

Lee Congregational Church

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Jackson Estuarine Laboratory

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Riverside Day Camp

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Spring Pond Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Learning To Grow Daycare

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Pine Crest Estates

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Dover (03824) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

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