Record-only indicator: A
Not a safety rating. Missing or old measurements can produce a high score.
Coverage: 0/1 mapped systems have a dated lead result; 0/1 have copper results; 1/1 have UCMR monitoring.
UCMR5 occurrence results are screening information, not a finding of regulatory compliance or noncompliance. PFAS rules and compliance dates are evolving.
| Compound | Level | EPA MCL | Interpretation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 5.4 ppt | 4 ppt | 4 ppt | Above comparison value |
Public-record summary
Record-only indicator — incomplete or old records can produce a high score. A score of 100 is not a safety finding. Coverage: 0/1 mapped systems have a dated lead result; 0/1 have copper results; 1/1 have UCMR monitoring. Tap water quality in Bedford, New Hampshire (03110) receives an record-only indicator of A (Lower record-based concern) with a score of 89 out of 100, based on analysis of EPA compliance data, contaminant testing, and violation history. This is roughly in line with the New Hampshire state average of 89. The area is served by Little Pond Estates, a surface water system providing water to approximately 3,000 people. Notably, 1 PFAS compound exceeds the EPA final MCL value used for comparison — a significant concern given the persistent nature of these chemicals. The area has a clean violation record over the past 5 years — a positive indicator of consistent water quality management.
Grade A summarizes the records available to this model, not household safety. Missing, bounded or old measurements can produce a high score, including 100. Review coverage, dates and the current utility report before interpreting this indicator.
Common Questions
The record-only indicator is A (89/100). It cannot determine whether your tap water is safe. Missing, bounded or old measurements can produce a high score. Check the coverage and sampling dates below and your utility's current notices.
ZIP code 03110 is served by 1 water system using surface water sources, providing water to approximately 3,000 people. Surface water systems are more susceptible to contamination from agricultural runoff, industrial discharge, and weather events, but typically undergo more extensive treatment including filtration and disinfection.
No dated lead result was found for these mapped systems in the published dataset. This does not establish that lead is absent. Ask your utility for its current report and testing options.
Yes — 1 PFAS compounds were detected in records associated with water serving Bedford, New Hampshire, and 1 result exceeded the numerical EPA MCL value used for comparison. UCMR5 occurrence results alone are not a regulatory compliance determination. PFAS rules and compliance timelines are evolving; verify current information with the utility and EPA.
Water systems serving Bedford, New Hampshire have zero violations in the last 5 years. No recorded violation does not establish compliance or tap-water safety; records may be delayed or incomplete.
This public-record indicator cannot select household treatment. Confirm your supplier, current utility report and tap-testing results first; match any treatment to a certified contaminant-reduction claim and follow its maintenance instructions.
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