Historical Compliance Records NH

Woodsville Water and Light

EPA ID: NH1101040 ยท 1,950 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Woodsville Water and Light (NH1101040): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Per the federal file, all 1 violation logged for Woodsville Water and Light carry a resolved status, and around 1,950 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,950
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.036 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1993-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$193K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,449
Median Household Income
4,346
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Woodsville Water and Light have a median household income of $56,449 and about 4,346 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ 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

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,790 people
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Sunapee Water Works
1,680 people
0 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 1,950 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.036 mg/L (1993-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Woodsville Water and Light (NH1101040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodsville Water and Light water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Woodsville Water and Light; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Woodsville Water and Light serve?

Woodsville Water and Light serves approximately 1,950 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Woodsville Water and Light get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Woodsville Water and Light serve? ▼
Woodsville Water and Light serves approximately 1,950 people with drinking water across 3 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.
Is there lead in Woodsville Water and Light's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.036 mg/L (sample period ending 1993-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Woodsville Water and Light? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Woodsville Water and Light have a median household income of $56,449 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Woodsville Water and Light (NH): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1101040/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

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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