Is Manchester tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Manchester's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
1.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Manchester

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Manchester
New Hampshire

31,010,310,203,103 · Massabesic Lake

Manchester, NH Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 115,644 residents
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85
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.2 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
1.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Manchester's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Manchester tap water is sourced from Massabesic Lake and treated by Manchester Water Works. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Manchester Water FAQ

Is Manchester NH tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Manchester tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Manchester NH use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Manchester uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.0 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Manchester NH water and what is the TDS level?
Manchester water hardness is 1.2 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 35 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Manchester NH drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Manchester drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Manchester?
Based on Manchester's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Manchester water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Manchester Water Works CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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