Metals · 2024
Zinc in Manchester, NH tap water
Manchester, NH's 2024 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Lake Massabesic Water Treatment Plant | 0.00105 mg/L | None set |
Range Lake Massabesic Water Treatment Plant | 0.001–0.0011 mg/L | None set |
Reported level Merrimack River Water Treatment Plant | 0.00135 mg/L | None set |
Range Merrimack River Water Treatment Plant | 0.001–0.0017 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Manchester, NH's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Zinc
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
People also ask
+Is there Zinc in Manchester, NH tap water?
Yes — Manchester, NH's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Zinc at 0.001–0.0017 mg/L. Manchester, NH's 2024 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Zinc in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Zinc. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Zinc?
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
+Where does this Zinc measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Zinc 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.