Water Quality: Alton, NH
4 water systems • 2,263 people served
Multiple Health Violations36
Total Violations
13
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
2,263
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Alton has 13 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli. In total, 36 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 2,263 people.
Contaminants Found
Barium
Chlorine Dioxide
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
Water Systems Serving Alton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTON WATER WORKS | NH0061010 | Groundwater | 1,800 | 5 |
| MERRYMEETING MHP | NH0063020 | Groundwater | 265 | 5 |
| EAGLES REST MHP | NH0062010 | Groundwater | 138 | 1 |
| 18 HUGHES LN/EFFINGHAM | NH0732040 | Groundwater | 60 | 25 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.