Water Quality: Sunapee, NH
3 water systems • 2,236 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Sunapee is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,236 people, and has 23 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 14 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Sunapee's violation count is 45% below the national average for New Hampshire. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, HAA5, Haloacetic Acids, TTHM.
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
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)
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Sunapee
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNAPEE WATER WORKS | NH2271010 | Surface Water | 1,680 | 8 |
| GEORGES MILLS WATER WORKS | NH2271020 | Groundwater | 500 | 0 |
| MEADOW BROOK AT SUNAPEE | NH2272020 | Groundwater | 56 | 15 |
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.