Water Quality: Amesbury, NH
3 water systems • 251 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Amesbury is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 251 people, and has 25 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Amesbury's violation count is 40% below the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Copper, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Short-term exposure causes gastrointestinal distress; long-term exposure can cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems and fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 1.3 mg/L (1,300 ppb)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Amesbury
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENGARRY CONDOS | NH2232010 | Groundwater | 171 | 12 |
| PINE VALLEY ESTATES | NH1272090 | Groundwater | 40 | 11 |
| WADE FARM CONDOS | NH1732020 | Groundwater | 40 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.