Water Quality Report

Ossipee, NH (03864): Lead Above EPA Action Level

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Ossipee Water Department)

System 90th-Percentile Lead Result Exceeds EPA Action Level High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 03864 in Ossipee, NH contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk High 0.019 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2021-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 27 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 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.019 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's 90th-percentile result.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 27 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation
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
2
Water Systems
860
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.019 mg/L
Reported Lead Result ⚠ Above EPA Action Level8.3× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$252K
Median Home Value26% below 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
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 03864 in Ossipee, New Hampshire is mapped to the water system Ossipee Water Department (EPA ID: NH1841010). This system provides water to approximately 860 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Ossipee Water Department NH1841010 860 Groundwater
Wolfeboro Water and Sewer NH2561010 6,000 Surface water

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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 Ossipee Water Department (NH1841010) 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 (8) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Ossipee has 27 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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Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 03864 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 03864 (primary system: Ossipee Water Department), including 0 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 03864's water come from?

The recorded water source for Ossipee Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 03864, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 860 people.

How can I get my water tested in Ossipee?

If Ossipee Water Department 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 03864 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 03864 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.019 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2021-12-31). 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 03864?

03864 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Carroll 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 03864?

FEMA records contain 27 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 03864; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, 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). Ossipee, NH (03864): Lead Above EPA Action Level. https://zipcheckup.com/report/03864/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 03864

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
03814 Center Ossipee, NH 5.2 mi N/A 1
03882 Effingham, NH 6.5 mi N/A 0
03816 Center Tuftonboro, NH 7.1 mi N/A 0
03830 East Wakefield, NH 7.7 mi N/A 0
03894 Wolfeboro, NH 7.9 mi N/A 0
03836 Freedom, NH 8.8 mi N/A 0
03853 Mirror Lake, NH 8.9 mi N/A 0
03896 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 9.0 mi N/A 0
03890 West Ossipee, NH 9.1 mi N/A 0
03850 Melvin Village, NH 9.5 mi N/A 0

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