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Mountain Lakes Water District

EPA ID: NH1101050 · 787 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Mountain Lakes Water District has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 787 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

787
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mountain Lakes Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,100
Median Household Income
4,414
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mountain Lakes Water District serves a community with a median household income of $55,100 and an estimated 4,414 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Mountain Lakes Water District'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
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

Comparable Water Systems

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B 0 violations
C 5 violations
C 2 violations
C 0 violations
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Mountain Lakes Water District (EPA ID: NH1101050) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 787 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code 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 Mountain Lakes Water District (NH1101050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Lakes Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mountain Lakes Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mountain Lakes Water District serve?

Mountain Lakes Water District serves approximately 787 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Mountain Lakes Water District 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
349
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 2014-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 787
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?
Mountain Lakes Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mountain Lakes Water District serve?
Mountain Lakes Water District serves approximately 787 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mountain Lakes Water District's water source?
Mountain Lakes Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mountain Lakes Water District's service area?
The Mountain Lakes Water District service area has a median household income of $55,100. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mountain Lakes Water District get its water?
Mountain Lakes Water District'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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