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Penacook Boscawen Water Pct

EPA ID: NH0251010 ยท 3,800 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Penacook Boscawen Water Pct (NH0251010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Penacook Boscawen Water Pct has stayed completely violation-free for its 3,800 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,800
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Penacook Boscawen Water Pct Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,688
Median Household Income
16,368
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Penacook Boscawen Water Pct serves a community with a median household income of $79,688 and an estimated 16,368 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Penacook Boscawen Water Pct's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Penacook Boscawen Water Pct (EPA ID: NH0251010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 3,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03303 in Concord.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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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 the full compliance record for Penacook Boscawen Water Pct (NH0251010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penacook Boscawen Water Pct water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Penacook Boscawen Water Pct 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 Penacook Boscawen Water Pct serve?

Penacook Boscawen Water Pct serves approximately 3,800 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Penacook Boscawen Water Pct get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Penacook Boscawen Water Pct meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Penacook Boscawen Water Pct serve?
Penacook Boscawen Water Pct serves approximately 3,800 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Penacook Boscawen Water Pct's water source?
Penacook Boscawen Water Pct draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Penacook Boscawen Water Pct's service area?
The Penacook Boscawen Water Pct service area has a median household income of $79,688. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Penacook Boscawen Water Pct get its water?
Penacook Boscawen Water Pct's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.). Penacook Boscawen Water Pct Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh0251010/
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