Wentworth Cove Estates
EPA ID: NH1282020 · 140 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wentworth Cove Estates (NH1282020): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Despite the 3 historical violations in its record, Wentworth Cove Estates has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 140 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wentworth Cove Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wentworth Cove Estates serves a community with a median household income of $68,407 and an estimated 17,006 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wentworth Cove Estates'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wentworth Cove Estates compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Wentworth Cove Estates (EPA ID: NH1282020) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 140 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03246 in Laconia.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-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 | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.016 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 03246 - Laconia
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wentworth Cove Estates (NH1282020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wentworth Cove Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wentworth Cove Estates; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wentworth Cove Estates serve?
Wentworth Cove Estates serves approximately 140 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Wentworth Cove Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wentworth Cove Estates (NH): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1282020/
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