Water System Report NH

New London Springfield Water

EPA ID: NH1721010 · 2,750 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, New London Springfield Water has stayed completely violation-free for its 2,750 residents.

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

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
2,750
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$383K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New London Springfield Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$103,063
Median Household Income
5,411
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New London Springfield Water serves a community with a median household income of $103,063 and an estimated 5,411 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

New London Springfield Water'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 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $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

New London Springfield Water (EPA ID: NH1721010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 2,750 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New London Springfield Water (NH1721010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New London Springfield Water water safe to drink?

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

How many people does New London Springfield Water serve?

New London Springfield Water serves approximately 2,750 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does New London Springfield Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
161
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 2008-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 3,250
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

Is water from New London Springfield Water safe to drink?
New London Springfield Water has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
New London Springfield Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does New London Springfield Water serve?
New London Springfield Water serves approximately 2,750 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is New London Springfield Water's water source?
New London Springfield Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New London Springfield Water's service area?
The New London Springfield Water service area has a median household income of $103,063. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New London Springfield Water get its water?
New London Springfield Water'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

New London Springfield Water (EPA ID: NH1721010) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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