COLEBROOK WATER WORKS

PWSID: NH0481010 · Colebrook, NH · Serves 1,300 people

Health Violations

COLEBROOK WATER WORKS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,300
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

COLEBROOK WATER WORKS (PWSID NH0481010) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,300 people in Colebrook, NH, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Hampshire drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2009–2016.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the New Hampshire state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
NH0481010
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Colebrook, NH
Population Served
1,300
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 2 2
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2016
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2016
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Aug 15, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COLEBROOK WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
COLEBROOK WATER WORKS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does COLEBROOK WATER WORKS serve?
COLEBROOK WATER WORKS serves 1,300 people in Colebrook, NH. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does COLEBROOK WATER WORKS have?
COLEBROOK WATER WORKS has 3 total violations on record spanning 2009–2016. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in COLEBROOK WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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