Powder Hill
EPA ID: NH0192050 · 1,155 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Powder Hill has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,155 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Powder Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Powder Hill serves a community with a median household income of $160,253 and an estimated 23,580 residents across its service area. 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.
About 1% of homes in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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 1,155 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03110 in Bedford.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 the full compliance record for Powder Hill (NH0192050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Powder Hill water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Powder Hill has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Powder Hill serve?
Powder Hill serves approximately 1,155 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Powder Hill get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.