Water System Report NH

Farmington Water Department

EPA ID: NH0811010 · 3,250 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Farmington Water Department (NH0811010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Farmington Water Department - the supplier serving 3,250 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Farmington Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,704
Median Household Income
6,800
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Farmington Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $63,704 and an estimated 6,800 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Farmington Water Department'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
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Farmington Water Department (EPA ID: NH0811010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 3,250 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03835 in Farmington.

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

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Farmington Water Department (NH0811010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmington Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Farmington Water Department 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 Farmington Water Department serve?

Farmington Water Department serves approximately 3,250 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Farmington Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Farmington Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Farmington Water Department serve?
Farmington Water Department serves approximately 3,250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Farmington Water Department's water source?
Farmington Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Farmington Water Department's service area?
The Farmington Water Department service area has a median household income of $63,704. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Farmington Water Department get its water?
Farmington Water Department'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.). Farmington Water Department Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh0811010/
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