10/14/2026
Update: Boil order has been lifted.
For our Ossipee residents and businesses hooked up to the public water system in Ossipee:
(Link in the comments ⬇️ for what to do when you are currently under a boil order.)
Updated 10/16/26 :
⚠️ UPDATE on the water boil order from the Town of Ossipee official website:
BOIL WATER ORDER HAS * BEEN LIFTED * FOR OSSIPEE MUNICIPAL WATER
Last Updated: October 16, 2026 - 1:58pm
BOIL WATER ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED
The boil order for the municipal water system has been lifted. Multiple follow-up tests have been negative for any contamination, confirming our belief that we had received a false positive this week. Enjoy your weekend and rest assured your water is fine.
⚠️ IMPORTANT DRINKING WATER WARNING FOR TOWN OF OSSIPEE WATER SYSTEM ⚠️
As per NHDES and Ossipee Water and Sewer
⚠️ BOIL ORDER NOTICE
This water system is contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
Public Water System Name: Ossipee Water and Sewer
PWS ID: 1841010
Date Sampled: 10/13/2026
Location in distribution system/source(s): 6 Dore St. Center Ossipee NH 03814
⛔️ DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for 2 minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Pre-boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing vegetables, food preparation, washing dishes, making infant formula and making ice until further notice.
Steps being taken to correct the situation:
Additional Testing, Adjusting the level of chlorination.
Working with NHDES to resolve the issue.
Expected Resolution Date: TBD
Contact: Jim Ch*****ne
Town of Ossipee Water and Sewer
6 Dore St. Center Ossipee NH 03814
Phone: 603-539-7150
You will be notified when the water quality problem is corrected. Until that time, the water should be boiled as described above.
Please share this information with all of the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly.
