Water Quality: Exeter, NH
19 water systems • 15,462 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Exeter is served by 19 public water systems with a combined service population of 15,462 people, and has 140 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 62 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Exeter's violation count is 238% above the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Selenium.
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)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Exeter
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXETER WATER DEPT | NH0801010 | Surface Water | 12,236 | 23 |
| EXETER RIVER MOBILE HOME PARK | NH0803020 | Groundwater | 980 | 11 |
| PINELAND PARK | NH1583010 | Groundwater | 425 | 6 |
| RIVER RUN | NH0803030 | Groundwater | 411 | 7 |
| SALT RIVER CONDOS | NH2232030 | Groundwater | 195 | 2 |
| CHISHOLM FARM | NH2232200 | Groundwater | 168 | 13 |
| BURNHAVEN | NH2232160 | Groundwater | 150 | 0 |
| ATKINSON WOODS | NH0112100 | Groundwater | 140 | 0 |
| TURNBERRY | NH2232110 | Groundwater | 115 | 7 |
| VINEYARDS | NH2232190 | Groundwater | 111 | 5 |
| COUNTRY HILLS OF EAST KINGSTON | NH0702040 | Groundwater | 90 | 4 |
| ROLLING MEADOWS CONDOS I | NH1392200 | Groundwater | 88 | 3 |
| BEECH TREE COOPERATIVE | NH0803040 | Groundwater | 70 | 5 |
| PHEASANT RUN CONDOS | NH2232080 | Groundwater | 70 | 1 |
| EXETER HIGHLANDS | NH0802020 | Groundwater | 50 | 17 |
| ROLLING MEADOWS CONDOS III | NH1392220 | Groundwater | 50 | 4 |
| EVERGREEN TERRACE | NH1333030 | Groundwater | 45 | 26 |
| ROLLING MEADOWS CONDOS IV | NH1392230 | Groundwater | 42 | 1 |
| PICKPOCKET WOODS | NH0802010 | Groundwater | 26 | 5 |
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.