Water Quality: Goffstown, NH
5 water systems • 4,443 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Goffstown is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,443 people, and has 34 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 11 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Goffstown's violation count is 18% below the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Goffstown
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOFFSTOWN VILLAGE PCT | NH0911010 | Surface Water | 3,000 | 23 |
| GRASMERE WATER PCT/MAIN | NH0911020 | Surface Water | 1,125 | 3 |
| MT LAUREL ESTATES | NH0912050 | Groundwater | 115 | 5 |
| BRIAR COURT ESTATES | NH0912040 | Groundwater | 113 | 1 |
| GRASMERE WP/LANDMARK | NH0911030 | Surface Water | 90 | 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.