Water Quality in Dover, NH (03884)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03884.

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 28 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,306

Population

13

Water Systems

30

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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

Strafford Sch

Groundwater 482 people served
0 violations

Strafford/Lake Winni South Koa

Groundwater 285 people served
0 violations

Three Shining Stars

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
26 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Camp Trinity

Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations

Strafford/Lake Winni Sth/Upper

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Camp Xavier

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Camp Jo Al Co

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Whitehouse Early Learning Ctr

All resolved
Groundwater 28 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Independence Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mark Whitcher

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bow Haven Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

18 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

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
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Dover (03884) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.

Fewer violations 84th 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

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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