Water Quality: Bow, NH
3 water systems • 243 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Bow is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 243 people, and has 32 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. Bow's violation count is 23% below the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine Dioxide.
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
Water Systems Serving Bow
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOW MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | NH0261010 | Groundwater | 150 | 4 |
| BELA BROOK WATER | NH0262030 | Groundwater | 50 | 18 |
| CARY AND ALLEN ST DEV | NH1742010 | Groundwater | 43 | 10 |
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.