What was found in Boscawen's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 308.9 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 260 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 205.3 µg/L 1369% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.22 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.76 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.68 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.9 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7650 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT · 3,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Boscawen
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT | 3,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Boscawen tap water
Is Boscawen tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Boscawen. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Boscawen?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Boscawen, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Boscawen's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Boscawen include Copper, Nitrate, Lead, TTHM, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.