Bow Municipal Water System
EPA ID: NH0261010 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bow Municipal Water System (NH0261010): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring for Bow Municipal Water System: no violations on record, 150 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bow Municipal Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bow Municipal Water System have a median household income of $161,482 and about 8,295 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bow Municipal Water System'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Bow Municipal Water System (EPA ID: NH0261010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03304 in Bow.
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.
- 03304 - Bow
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bow Municipal Water System (NH0261010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bow Municipal Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bow Municipal Water System 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 Bow Municipal Water System serve?
Bow Municipal Water System serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Bow Municipal Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bow Municipal Water System Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh0261010/
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