HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER

PWSID: NH1031010 · Atkinson, NH · Serves 6,953 people

Health Violations

HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,953
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER (PWSID NH1031010) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 6,953 people in Atkinson, NH, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Hampshire drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Lead & Copper Rule, Barium. Recorded violations span 2018–2020.

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)
NH1031010
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Atkinson, NH
Population Served
6,953
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2
Lead & Copper Rule 2 2
Barium 2 2

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Nov 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Nov 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2020
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2018
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER water safe to drink?
HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER serve?
HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER serves 6,953 people in Atkinson, NH. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER have?
HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER has 6 total violations on record spanning 2018–2020. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Lead & Copper Rule, Barium.

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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