Pittsburg, NH Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Pittsburg, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above NH's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Pittsburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Pittsburg Water
- Homes built before 1986: 51% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.55 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Pittsburg
Consolidated water delivery characterizes Pittsburg, NH: among 1 system in federal records, one utility holds the dominant service position — carrying the rate-setting authority, the infrastructure obligations, and the EPA reporting burden for most residential addresses.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 972 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Pittsburg — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Pittsburg: B (72/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Pittsburg water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Pittsburg
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03592 | B | Pittsburg Water Department | 233 |
All ZIP Codes in Pittsburg
- 03592 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Pittsburg
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Pittsburg
With 51% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Federal plumbing rules changed in two stages — lead pipes were phased out before 1970, and lead solder was banned in 1986 — but in Pittsburg, where the median build year is 1984, most of the housing was already in place before those rules took effect. The materials installed under older standards remain embedded in a substantial portion of the residential inventory today.
Over half of homes in Pittsburg were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Pittsburg Homeowners
Remediation costs in Pittsburg are small relative to typical property values — the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Pittsburg are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 30% below the New Hampshire average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Pittsburg
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Although utility-side compliance with federal Lead and Copper requirements remains the system reference, that compliance does not extend down into interior plumbing. With 51% of Pittsburg stock built before the solder ban and aggregate readings at or beyond the action mark, a household-level sample becomes the practical way to close that information gap.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pittsburg, NH