Health Violations Found

Gilford, NH (03249): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Gunstock Acres Village District)

Health Violations Found System 90th-Percentile Lead Result Exceeds EPA Action Level

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 03249 in Gilford, NH contain 15 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk High 0.034 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 1993-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 5 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 14 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.034 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's 90th-percentile result.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 5 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
15 violations 1 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
4
Water Systems
1,440
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.034 mg/L
Reported Lead Result ⚠ Above EPA Action Level14.8× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$389K
Median Home Value15% above state median ($339K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
68/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 03249 in Gilford, New Hampshire is mapped to the water system Gunstock Acres Village District (EPA ID: NH0881020). This system provides water to approximately 1,440 people from groundwater sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Gunstock Acres Village District NH0881020 1,440 Groundwater
Laconia Water Works NH1281010 17,125 Surface water
Lake Shore Park NH0882150 150 Groundwater
Dockham Shores Estates NH0882190 152 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Gunstock Acres Village District (NH0881020) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Gilford has 5 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 03249 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 15 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 03249 (primary system: Gunstock Acres Village District), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 03249's water come from?

The recorded water source for Gunstock Acres Village District, a system mapped to ZIP code 03249, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,440 people.

How can I get my water tested in Gilford?

If Gunstock Acres Village District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 03249 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 03249 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.034 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 1993-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This system 90th-percentile result is above the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L, which requires corrective action by the system; consider a filter certified for lead reduction.

What is the radon risk for 03249?

03249 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Belknap County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 03249?

FEMA records contain 5 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 03249; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gilford, NH (03249): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/03249/
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Page version: October 2026.

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