The Meadows
EPA ID: NH1193010 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code
For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, The Meadows has supplied tap water to 200 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2024) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for The Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The The Meadows 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
The Meadows'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 1% of homes in Merrimack 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
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
The Meadows (EPA ID: NH1193010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03229 in Contoocook.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
- 03229 — Contoocook
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for The Meadows (NH1193010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meadows water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, The Meadows has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does The Meadows serve?
The Meadows serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does The Meadows get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.