Water System Report NH

Marlborough Water Works

EPA ID: NH1481010 ยท 750 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marlborough Water Works (NH1481010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Marlborough Water Works has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 750 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

750
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$243K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marlborough Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,797
Median Household Income
4,182
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marlborough Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $76,797 and an estimated 4,182 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Marlborough Water Works'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

Marlborough Water Works (EPA ID: NH1481010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marlborough Water Works (NH1481010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlborough Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Marlborough Water Works 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 Marlborough Water Works serve?

Marlborough Water Works serves approximately 750 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Marlborough Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Marlborough Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Marlborough Water Works serve?
Marlborough Water Works serves approximately 750 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Marlborough Water Works's water source?
Marlborough Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Marlborough Water Works's service area?
The Marlborough Water Works service area has a median household income of $76,797. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marlborough Water Works get its water?
Marlborough Water Works'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marlborough Water Works Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1481010/
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