East Concord
East Concord, NH water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
With about 42,605 residents, East Concord ranks as the 4th-largest city in New Hampshire and a small but growing city. Water in East Concord is sourced chiefly from rivers, lakes, and groundwater, the backbone of New Hampshire's supply.
The defining water pressure here mirrors the state's: pfas contamination. PFAS contamination from manufacturing has reshaped the state's drinking-water standards.
Statewide, New Hampshire recycles about 3% of its wastewater with minimal reuse programs. Locally, East Concord faces moderate to severe drought conditions.
The New Hampshire state profile covers the regional supply outlook; the issues below detail what's driving East Concord's water future.
At a glance
- Population ~42,605 (4th-largest in New Hampshire)
- Primary sources: rivers, lakes, and groundwater
- Drought: moderate to severe conditions
- State reuse rate: ~3% of wastewater
Statewide drought history
% of New Hampshire in severe+ drought (Severe (D2) now).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
Common questions
Is tap water safe in East Concord?
East Concord is served by community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Statewide, 31.3% of New Hampshire's systems have a recent health-based violation. Check your provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report for local results.
Where does East Concord get its water?
East Concord draws from the same regional sources that serve New Hampshire: rivers, lakes, groundwater.
Related water issues
PFAS Contamination
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances persist in water supplies for decades. New federal limits are forcing utilities nationwide to invest in advanced treatment.
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