Hinsdale Water Department/downtown
EPA ID: NH1151020 · 1,600 people served · 1 ZIP code
For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Hinsdale Water Department/downtown has supplied tap water to 1,600 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hinsdale Water Department/downtown Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Hinsdale Water Department/downtown serves a community with a median household income of $68,979 and an estimated 3,987 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hinsdale Water Department/downtown'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.
About 0% of homes in Cheshire County, New Hampshire rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Hinsdale Water Department/downtown (EPA ID: NH1151020) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 1,600 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03451 in Hinsdale.
Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 03451 — Hinsdale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hinsdale Water Department/downtown (NH1151020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hinsdale Water Department/downtown water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hinsdale Water Department/downtown has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hinsdale Water Department/downtown serve?
Hinsdale Water Department/downtown serves approximately 1,600 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Hinsdale Water Department/downtown 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.