Water Quality: Bedford, NH
17 water systems • 1,309 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Bedford is served by 17 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,309 people, and has 205 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Bedford's violation count is 394% above the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
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
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
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)
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Bedford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLINS LANDING | NH2452040 | Groundwater | 180 | 2 |
| PACKER MEADOWS | NH1752030 | Groundwater | 115 | 1 |
| GOLDEN HILL | NH1932020 | Groundwater | 110 | 5 |
| ORCHARD HIGHLANDS | NH0912020 | Groundwater | 105 | 4 |
| HANAFIN FARM | NH1392330 | Groundwater | 105 | 0 |
| HIGHLANDS VILLAGE DISTRICT | NH1762010 | Groundwater | 100 | 4 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER APTS | NH2302010 | Groundwater | 100 | 1 |
| COMMONS OF ATKINSON | NH0112060 | Groundwater | 95 | 1 |
| KILNWOOD ON KANASATKA | NH1612230 | Groundwater | 68 | 7 |
| REMICK ACRES | NH2312050 | Groundwater | 60 | 4 |
| BRYANT BROOK | NH1932110 | Groundwater | 55 | 1 |
| KINGSTON PINES ELDERLY HOUSING | NH1272010 | Groundwater | 52 | 0 |
| STONEARCH CONDO ASSN/KIRKWALL | NH2232210 | Groundwater | 52 | 6 |
| THE PLACE IN OSSIPEE | NH1842070 | Groundwater | 38 | 152 |
| CORNERSTONE PLACE | NH0594010 | Groundwater | 25 | 11 |
| MCAULEY COMMONS | NH2542130 | Groundwater | 25 | 4 |
| PAPERMILL VILLAGE | NH0052010 | Groundwater | 24 | 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.