Water Quality: Plaistow, NH
5 water systems • 349 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Plaistow is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 349 people, and has 16 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Plaistow's violation count is 61% below the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli.
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
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 Plaistow
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENFIELD HILL ESTATES | NH1932090 | Groundwater | 98 | 11 |
| VILLAGE AT GRANITE FIELDS | NH1272060 | Groundwater | 86 | 0 |
| TUXBURY MEADOWS | NH1932180 | Groundwater | 75 | 1 |
| WEST PINE CONDOS | NH1932210 | Groundwater | 60 | 4 |
| RUTLEDGE PLACE | NH1932140 | Groundwater | 30 | 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.