Water System Report NH

Forest Edge

EPA ID: NH0512060 · 118 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Forest Edge has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 118 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

118
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$299K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Forest Edge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,667
Median Household Income
1,172
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Forest Edge serves a community with a median household income of $71,667 and an estimated 1,172 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Forest Edge'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Carroll 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
Moderate Wear
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 Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Forest Edge (EPA ID: NH0512060) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 118 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03845 in Intervale.

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 Forest Edge (NH0512060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Edge water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Forest Edge serve?

Forest Edge serves approximately 118 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Forest Edge get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
44
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2007-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 118
Reported to New Hampshire

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Forest Edge meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Forest Edge serve?
Forest Edge serves approximately 118 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Forest Edge's water source?
Forest Edge draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Forest Edge's service area?
The Forest Edge service area has a median household income of $71,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Forest Edge get its water?
Forest Edge'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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