Monitoring Violations NH

Woodsville Water and Light

EPA ID: NH1101040 · 2,075 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Beyond the 4 historical violations on Woodsville Water and Light's EPA record, nothing remains open — the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 2,075 residents.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
2,075
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Woodsville Water and Light Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$74,921
Median Household Income
5,941
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Woodsville Water and Light serves a community with a median household income of $74,921 and an estimated 5,941 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Woodsville Water and Light's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Grafton 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Woodsville Water and Light compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire

Paradise Shores
2,060 people
D 12 violations
C 3 violations
Locke Lake
2,278 people
C 0 violations
0 violations
Alton Water Works
1,800 people
C 11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $840
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,240

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,240 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Woodsville Water and Light (EPA ID: NH1101040) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 2,075 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Woodsville Water and Light (NH1101040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodsville Water and Light water safe to drink?

Woodsville Water and Light has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Woodsville Water and Light serve?

Woodsville Water and Light serves approximately 2,075 people across 5 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Woodsville Water and Light get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
135
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 1993-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 2,075
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

Is water from Woodsville Water and Light safe to drink?
Woodsville Water and Light has a C safety grade based on 4 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Woodsville Water and Light's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Woodsville Water and Light serve?
Woodsville Water and Light serves approximately 2,075 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Woodsville Water and Light's water source?
Woodsville Water and Light draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Woodsville Water and Light's service area?
The Woodsville Water and Light service area has a median household income of $74,921. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Woodsville Water and Light get its water?
Woodsville Water and Light's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Woodsville Water and Light (EPA ID: NH1101040) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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