Water System Report NH

Whittemore Shores

EPA ID: NH0292010 · 130 people served · 1 ZIP code

Whittemore Shores earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 130 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

130
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$243K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whittemore Shores Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,750
Median Household Income
924
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whittemore Shores serves a community with a median household income of $79,750 and an estimated 924 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% 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

Whittemore Shores'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

About 1% of homes in Merrimack County, New Hampshire rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Whittemore Shores (EPA ID: NH0292010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 130 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03243 in Hill.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Whittemore Shores (NH0292010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whittemore Shores water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Whittemore Shores has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Whittemore Shores serve?

Whittemore Shores serves approximately 130 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Whittemore Shores get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Whittemore Shores meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whittemore Shores serve?
Whittemore Shores serves approximately 130 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Whittemore Shores's water source?
Whittemore Shores draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Whittemore Shores's service area?
The Whittemore Shores service area has a median household income of $79,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Whittemore Shores get its water?
Whittemore Shores'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.
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