Water System Report NH

Monroe Water Department

EPA ID: NH1591010 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Monroe Water Department kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 300 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$257K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Monroe Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,217
Median Household Income
807
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Monroe Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $85,217 and an estimated 807 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Monroe Water Department'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Grafton 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Monroe Water Department (EPA ID: NH1591010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03771 in Monroe.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Monroe Water Department (NH1591010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe Water Department water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Monroe Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Monroe Water Department serve?

Monroe Water Department serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Monroe Water Department 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
26
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2006-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 300
Reported to New Hampshire

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Monroe Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Monroe Water Department serve?
Monroe Water Department serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Monroe Water Department's water source?
Monroe Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Monroe Water Department's service area?
The Monroe Water Department service area has a median household income of $85,217. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Monroe Water Department get its water?
Monroe Water Department'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.
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