Water Quality: North Conway, NH
6 water systems • 6,518 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
North Conway is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 6,518 people, and has 112 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. North Conway's violation count is 170% above the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
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)
Water Systems Serving North Conway
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CONWAY WATER PCT | NH0511030 | Groundwater | 5,500 | 93 |
| RIVER RUN CONDOS | NH0162170 | Groundwater | 750 | 7 |
| CATHEDRAL LEDGE | NH0512030 | Groundwater | 153 | 6 |
| SACO PINES | NH0512180 | Groundwater | 50 | 6 |
| BROOK VIEW VILLAGE | NH0512190 | Groundwater | 40 | 0 |
| SILVER LAKE LANDING SR HOUSING | NH1462040 | Groundwater | 25 | 0 |
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.