Water System Report NH

Belmont Water Department

EPA ID: NH0201010 · 1,612 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Belmont Water Department (NH0201010): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Belmont Water Department lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 1,612 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,612
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.085 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1993-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Belmont Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$78,151
Median Household Income
7,376
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Belmont Water Department have a median household income of $78,151 and about 7,376 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Belmont Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Belmont Water Department (EPA ID: NH0201010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 1,612 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03220 in Belmont.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.085 mg/L (1993-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Belmont Water Department (NH0201010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belmont Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Belmont Water Department 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 Belmont Water Department serve?

Belmont Water Department serves approximately 1,612 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Belmont Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Belmont Water Department; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Belmont Water Department serve? ▼
Belmont Water Department serves approximately 1,612 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Belmont Water Department's water source? ▼
Belmont Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Belmont Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.085 mg/L (sample period ending 1993-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Belmont Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Belmont Water Department have a median household income of $78,151 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Belmont Water Department get its water? ▼
Belmont Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Belmont Water Department Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh0201010/
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