Exeter Water Quality
New Hampshire
The tap water in Exeter, New Hampshire is served by 20 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 15,594 people. 62 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Exeter, New Hampshire is delivered through 20 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 15,594 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Exeter shows 62 total violations across all 20 systems, of which 62 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5000, 1005, 1040, 2950, 0700 and 1 others. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the New Hampshire drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXETER WATER DEPT | 12,236 | 21 | Health |
| EXETER RIVER MOBILE HOME PARK | 980 | 0 | Clean |
| PINELAND PARK | 425 | 1 | Health |
| RIVER RUN | 411 | 4 | Health |
| SALT RIVER CONDOS | 195 | 0 | Clean |
| CHISHOLM FARM | 168 | 6 | Health |
| BURNHAVEN | 150 | 0 | Clean |
| ATKINSON WOODS | 140 | 0 | Clean |
| ARBOR GLEN CONDOMINIUMS | 132 | 0 | Clean |
| TURNBERRY | 115 | 0 | Clean |
| VINEYARDS | 111 | 3 | Health |
| COUNTRY HILLS OF EAST KINGSTON | 90 | 2 | Health |
| ROLLING MEADOWS CONDOS I | 88 | 2 | Health |
| BEECH TREE COOPERATIVE | 70 | 1 | Health |
| PHEASANT RUN CONDOS | 70 | 0 | Clean |
| EXETER HIGHLANDS | 50 | 3 | Health |
| ROLLING MEADOWS CONDOS III | 50 | 0 | Clean |
| EVERGREEN TERRACE | 45 | 18 | Health |
| ROLLING MEADOWS CONDOS IV | 42 | 0 | Clean |
| PICKPOCKET WOODS | 26 | 1 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 5000 | 2025-05-30 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1040 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1040 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-10-01 |
| 1040 | 2020-10-01 |
| 1040 | 2020-10-01 |
| 5000 | 2019-07-14 |
| 2950 | 2019-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2019-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2019-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2019-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2019-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2018-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2018-07-01 |
| 0700 | 2018-04-17 |
| 0700 | 2018-04-17 |
| 2950 | 2018-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2018-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2017-10-01 |
| 8000 | 2017-10-01 |
| 8000 | 2017-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2017-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2017-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2017-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2017-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2017-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2016-10-01 |
| 5000 | 2016-07-19 |
| 8000 | 2016-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2016-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2016-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2016-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2016-01-01 |
TRI Facilities in Exeter
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Sig Sauer Inc | 12.6K lbs |
| Northeast Lantern Ltd | 78 lbs |
| Chemtan Co Inc | 14 lbs |
| Quikrete - Boston Ma Plant | 1 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.