Historical Compliance Records NH

New Castle Water Works

EPA ID: NH1661010 ยท 910 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for New Castle Water Works (NH1661010): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Per the federal file, all 1 violation logged for New Castle Water Works carry a resolved status, and around 910 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

910
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2007-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$150,039
Median Household Income
24,179
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with New Castle Water Works have a median household income of $150,039 and about 24,179 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

New Castle Water Works'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 16 detections recorded. 4 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 12 ppt, PFOS: 15 ppt, PFHxS: 18 ppt, PFNA: 11 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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910 people
0 violations
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880 people
0 violations
1 violation
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965 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

New Castle Water Works (EPA ID: NH1661010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 910 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
October 1, 2023 Lead and Copper 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
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.017 mg/L (2007-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for New Castle Water Works (NH1661010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Castle Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for New Castle Water Works; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does New Castle Water Works serve?

New Castle Water Works serves approximately 910 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does New Castle Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does New Castle Water Works serve? ▼
New Castle Water Works serves approximately 910 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is New Castle Water Works's water source? ▼
New Castle Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in New Castle Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.017 mg/L (sample period ending 2007-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with New Castle Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to New Castle Water Works have a median household income of $150,039 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Castle Water Works get its water? ▼
New Castle Water Works'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Castle Water Works (NH): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1661010/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{New Castle Water Works (NH): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1661010/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

New Castle Water Works (EPA ID: NH1661010) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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