Powder Hill
EPA ID: NH0192050 · 1,148 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Powder Hill (NH0192050): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Powder Hill returns no entries for its service territory of 1,148 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Powder Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Powder Hill have a median household income of $160,253 and about 23,580 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Powder Hill's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Powder Hill (EPA ID: NH0192050) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 1,148 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03110 in Bedford.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NH or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 03110 - Bedford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Powder Hill (NH0192050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Powder Hill water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Powder Hill in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Powder Hill serve?
Powder Hill serves approximately 1,148 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Powder Hill get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Powder Hill Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh0192050/
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