Contoocook Village Pct
EPA ID: NH1191010 ยท 1,600 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Contoocook Village Pct (NH1191010): 20 past health-based violations, since resolved. Past issues aside, Contoocook Village Pct cleared all 21 violations and is compliant today, supplying 1,600 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Contoocook Village Pct Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Contoocook Village Pct serves a community with a median household income of $130,216 and an estimated 5,976 residents across its service area. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Contoocook Village Pct compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Contaminant 0800 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: 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)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
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
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 $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ 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.
- 03229 - Contoocook
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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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