Wolfeboro Water Quality

New Hampshire

Health Violations

The tap water in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,497 people. 8 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
6,497
Population Served
8
Total Violations
8
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 6,497 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 Wolfeboro shows 8 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 8 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. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
WOLFEBORO WATER AND SEWER 6,000 0 Clean
BIRCHES OF WOLFEBORO COOP 159 6 Health
MICHAWANIC VILLAGE CONDOS 120 2 Health
POINT BREEZE CONDOS 113 0 Clean
SHERWOOD FOREST 55 0 Clean
WENTWORTH ESTATES 50 0 Clean

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 2021-07-14
1005 2019-01-01
1005 2018-10-01
1005 2018-07-01
1005 2018-04-01
1005 2017-07-01
1005 2017-01-01
5000 2007-10-01

TRI Facilities in Wolfeboro

Facility Total Releases
Psi Molded Plastics Formerly Known As Gi Plastek 13.7K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolfeboro, New Hampshire water safe to drink?
Wolfeboro is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,497 people. 8 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Wolfeboro have?
Wolfeboro water systems have a total of 8 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 8 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Wolfeboro water?
Health-based violations for Wolfeboro water systems include the following contaminants: 5000, 1005. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Wolfeboro?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, collectively covering approximately 6,497 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Wolfeboro get its drinking water?
Wolfeboro's water supply comes from 6 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 Wolfeboro?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, reporting a combined 13.7K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial