Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est
EPA ID: NH1403030 · 370 people served · 1 ZIP code
Current EPA status: Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est, 6 open violations, 370 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2022) to 6 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est serves a community with a median household income of $100,141 and an estimated 5,683 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est'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
Detected Contaminants
How Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Barium at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est (EPA ID: NH1403030) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 370 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03307 in Loudon.
Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 17, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 23, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 7 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 03307 — Loudon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est (NH1403030) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est water safe to drink?
Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est serve?
Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est serves approximately 370 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Freedom Hill/pine Ridge Est 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:
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.
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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