Water Quality: Fitzwilliam, NH
3 water systems • 161 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Fitzwilliam is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 161 people, and has 12 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fitzwilliam's violation count is 71% below the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Haloacetic Acids.
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
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Fitzwilliam
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER | NH0821020 | Groundwater | 65 | 5 |
| FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/MASSIN | NH0821030 | Groundwater | 53 | 2 |
| FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/PRIGGE | NH0821010 | Groundwater | 43 | 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.