D29/100
LANCASTER WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,450 people · New Hampshire
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NH1291010
Violations
43
Contaminant Test Results
No contaminant data available for this system.
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 LANCASTER WATER DEPT
Is LANCASTER WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
LANCASTER WATER DEPT water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LANCASTER WATER DEPT detected?
0 contaminants were tested in LANCASTER WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LANCASTER WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, LANCASTER WATER DEPT has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does LANCASTER WATER DEPT serve?
LANCASTER WATER DEPT serves approximately 2,450 people, New Hampshire. The system provides water to 1 community: Lancaster.
What type of water does LANCASTER WATER DEPT provide?
LANCASTER WATER DEPT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NH1291010.
How does LANCASTER WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in New Hampshire?
LANCASTER WATER DEPT scores 29/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Hampshire state page for a full comparison of water systems.