Water System Report NH

Newmarket Water Works

EPA ID: NH1731010 ยท 5,030 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Newmarket Water Works (NH1731010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Newmarket Water Works earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 5,030 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
5,030
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$385K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$94,345
Median Household Income
9,431
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Newmarket Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $94,345 and an estimated 9,431 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Newmarket 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
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire

Newport Water Works
5,000 people
0 violations
Pembroke Water Works
5,200 people
C 0 violations
0 violations
North Conway Water Pct
5,500 people
22 violations
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Newmarket Water Works (EPA ID: NH1731010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 5,030 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03857 in Newmarket.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

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

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

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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 Newmarket Water Works (NH1731010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newmarket Water Works water safe to drink?

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

Newmarket Water Works serves approximately 5,030 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Newmarket Water Works 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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Newmarket Water Works safe to drink?
Newmarket Water Works earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Newmarket 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 Newmarket Water Works serve?
Newmarket Water Works serves approximately 5,030 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Newmarket Water Works's water source?
Newmarket Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Newmarket Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Newmarket Water Works's service area?
The Newmarket Water Works service area has a median household income of $94,345. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Newmarket Water Works get its water?
Newmarket 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.). Newmarket Water Works Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1731010/
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