Lancaster Water Department
EPA ID: NH1291010 · 2,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lancaster Water Department (NH1291010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Lancaster Water Department has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 2,500 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lancaster Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lancaster Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $66,711 and an estimated 13,913 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 45% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lancaster Water Department'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
Lancaster Water Department (EPA ID: NH1291010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 2,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
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 $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
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lancaster Water Department (NH1291010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lancaster Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lancaster Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Lancaster Water Department serve?
Lancaster Water Department serves approximately 2,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.
Where does Lancaster Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lancaster Water Department Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1291010/
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