D38/100
PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,800 people · New Hampshire
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NH0251010
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.43 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT
Is PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT water safe to drink?
PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT detected?
32 contaminants were tested in PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT have any EPA violations?
Yes, PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT serve?
PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT serves approximately 3,800 people, New Hampshire. The system provides water to 1 community: Boscawen.
What type of water does PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT provide?
PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NH0251010.
How does PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT compare to other utilities in New Hampshire?
PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT scores 38/100 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.