Contoocook Village Pct
EPA ID: NH1191010 ยท 1,600 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Contoocook Village Pct (NH1191010): 20 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 21 violations logged for Contoocook Village Pct carry a resolved status, and around 1,600 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Contoocook Village Pct Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: B
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Contoocook Village Pct have a median household income of $130,216 and about 5,976 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Contoocook Village Pct'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Contoocook Village Pct (EPA ID: NH1191010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 1,600 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03229 in Contoocook.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (81/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 17 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 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation | 12 | Yes |
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)
Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.037 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 03229 - Contoocook
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Contoocook Village Pct (NH1191010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Contoocook Village Pct water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Contoocook Village Pct; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Contoocook Village Pct serve?
Contoocook Village Pct serves approximately 1,600 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Contoocook Village Pct get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Contoocook Village Pct (NH): 20 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1191010/
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What You Can Do
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