Salem Water Quality

New Hampshire

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Salem, New Hampshire is served by 5 community water systems covering about 21,300 people. The same extract lists 4 health-based violation records, most recently coded 5000 in 2015. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

5
Water Systems
21,300
Population Served
4
Health-Based Violation Records
1
Distinct Contaminant Codes

Drinking water in Salem, New Hampshire is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 21,300 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.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 4 violation records across the 5 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 1 distinct EPA contaminant code: Lead and Copper Rule. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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
SALEM WATER DEPT 21,000 0 Clean
PONDEROSA MHP 110 4 Health
COUNTRY LANE MANOR 85 0 Clean
MILLVILLE CIRCLE/NORTH 57 0 Clean
MILLVILLE CIRCLE/SOUTH 48 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system Contaminant Begin Date
PONDEROSA MHP Lead and Copper Rule 2015-08-01
PONDEROSA MHP Lead and Copper Rule 2013-08-31
PONDEROSA MHP Lead and Copper Rule 2010-01-01
PONDEROSA MHP Lead and Copper Rule 2009-06-01

What are Salem's health-based records for?

Every health-based violation record in Salem carries one EPA contaminant or rule code. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant Records Systems
Lead and Copper Rule 4 1

TRI Facilities in Salem

Facility Total Releases
Ttm Technologies 515 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Salem, New Hampshire?
Salem is listed with 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 21,300 people. 4 health-based violation records appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.
How many water violations does Salem have in this EPA extract?
Salem water systems have 4 health-based violation records in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Salem water?
Health-based records for Salem water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: Lead and Copper Rule. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA SDWIS.
How many water systems serve Salem?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Salem, New Hampshire, collectively covering approximately 21,300 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Salem get its drinking water?
Salem's water supply comes from 5 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Salem?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Salem, New Hampshire, reporting a combined 515 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

How does Salem compare in New Hampshire?

Of the 179 New Hampshire places with at least one community water system on file, Salem ranks #36 by number of systems (5).

Either side of it: Plymouth (5), Raymond (5), Tilton (5), Bartlett (4)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 5 community water systems whose service area lists Salem, ranked against the 179 New Hampshire places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

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.

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