Metals · 2024
Copper in Manchester, NH tap water
Manchester, NH's 2024 Copper measurement is below the federal limit.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Lake Massabesic Water Treatment Plant | 0.118 mg/L | None set |
Range Lake Massabesic Water Treatment Plant | 0.0047–0.162 mg/L | None set |
Reported level Merrimack River Water Treatment Plant | Not detected mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Manchester, NH's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Copper
A metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.
Short-term exposure causes stomach distress; long-term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
People also ask
+Is there Copper in Manchester, NH tap water?
Yes — Manchester, NH's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Copper at 0.0047–0.162 mg/L. Manchester, NH's 2024 Copper measurement is below the federal limit.
+What's the federal limit for Copper in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Copper. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Copper?
A metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. Short-term exposure causes stomach distress; long-term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
+Where does this Copper measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Copper entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Manchester, NH water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/nh/manchester/2024/source.