Historical Compliance Records NH 20 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

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

B ยท 81
Avg Safety Score
1,600
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
21
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.037 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
4
Contaminants Flagged
$441K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

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

$130,216
Median Household Income
5,976
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated 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
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $22,060

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$18,530
10 years
$37,060
20 years
$74,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $37,060 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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.

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

Is water from Contoocook Village Pct safe to drink? ▼
Contoocook Village Pct has 21 recorded violations since 2021. The B shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 21 recorded violations, 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 Contoocook Village Pct serve? ▼
Contoocook Village Pct serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Contoocook Village Pct's water source? ▼
Contoocook Village Pct draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Contoocook Village Pct's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.037 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 Contoocook Village Pct? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Contoocook Village Pct have a median household income of $130,216 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Contoocook Village Pct get its water? ▼
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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Contoocook Village Pct (NH): 20 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1191010/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Contoocook Village Pct (NH): 20 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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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

Contoocook Village Pct (EPA ID: NH1191010) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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