Water System Report NH

Elm Brook Village

EPA ID: NH1193020 · 90 people served · 1 ZIP code

Elm Brook Village earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 90 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

90
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$441K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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 Elm Brook Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$130,216
Median Household Income
5,976
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elm Brook Village 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?

Groundwater

Elm Brook Village'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Elm Brook Village (EPA ID: NH1193020) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03229 in Contoocook.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Elm Brook Village (NH1193020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elm Brook Village water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Elm Brook Village has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Elm Brook Village serve?

Elm Brook Village serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Elm Brook Village 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
36
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 1994-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 90
Reported to New Hampshire

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Elm Brook Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Elm Brook Village serve?
Elm Brook Village serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Elm Brook Village's water source?
Elm Brook Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Elm Brook Village's service area?
The Elm Brook Village service area has a median household income of $130,216. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Elm Brook Village get its water?
Elm Brook Village'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.
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