Deer Meadows
EPA ID: NH1193030 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code
Deer Meadows's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 150 residents year after year.
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 Deer Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Deer 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?
Deer 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
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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
Deer Meadows (EPA ID: NH1193030) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 150 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 Deer Meadows (NH1193030) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deer Meadows water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Deer Meadows has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Deer Meadows serve?
Deer Meadows serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Deer Meadows get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.