Water Quality: Freedom, NH
10 water systems • 845 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Freedom is served by 10 public water systems with a combined service population of 845 people, and has 61 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 15 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Freedom's violation count is 47% above the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Lead, Total Organic Carbon.
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
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)
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
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 Freedom
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOPE N SHORE CLUB | NH1722020 | Groundwater | 180 | 1 |
| FREEDOM VILLAGE WATER PRECINCT | NH0861010 | Groundwater | 170 | 1 |
| MEADOW BROOK | NH0774030 | Groundwater | 75 | 4 |
| STAR RIDGE | NH2342080 | Groundwater | 75 | 11 |
| LADD HILL MHP | NH0203020 | Groundwater | 70 | 8 |
| COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP | NH0353010 | Groundwater | 66 | 6 |
| SACO RIVER FOREST | NH0512120 | Groundwater | 63 | 2 |
| NEWBURY ELDERLY HOUSING | NH1652050 | Groundwater | 51 | 3 |
| PINE LANDING CONDOS | NH0862020 | Groundwater | 50 | 23 |
| FOREST PARK VILLAGE | NH0512070 | Groundwater | 45 | 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.