Birch Hill East
EPA ID: NH0512010 · 560 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Birch Hill East (NH0512010): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the EPA data on file, Birch Hill East has logged zero violations for the 560 people in its service area - a count of records, not a test result for any home.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Birch Hill East Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Birch Hill East have a median household income of $77,559 and about 7,710 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?
Birch Hill East'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
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System Overview
Birch Hill East (EPA ID: NH0512010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 560 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.025 mg/L (2006-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Birch Hill East (NH0512010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birch Hill East water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Birch Hill East 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 Birch Hill East serve?
Birch Hill East serves approximately 560 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.
Where does Birch Hill East get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Birch Hill East Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh0512010/
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