F0/100
HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,600 people · New Hampshire
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NH1151020
Violations
127
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.55 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN
Is HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN water safe to drink?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 127 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN detected?
1 contaminants were tested in HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN have any EPA violations?
Yes, HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN has 127 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN serve?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN serves approximately 1,600 people, New Hampshire. The system provides water to 1 community: Hinsdale.
What type of water does HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN provide?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NH1151020.
How does HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN compare to other utilities in New Hampshire?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT/DOWNTOWN scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Hampshire state page for a full comparison of water systems.