Water System Report NH

Bluffs at Ossipee Lake

EPA ID: NH1842010 · 265 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Bluffs at Ossipee Lake has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 265 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

265
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$284K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bluffs at Ossipee Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,610
Median Household Income
4,439
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bluffs at Ossipee Lake serves a community with a median household income of $69,610 and an estimated 4,439 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Bluffs at Ossipee Lake'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Carroll 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,830
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $4,230

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

Bluffs at Ossipee Lake (EPA ID: NH1842010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 265 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 Bluffs at Ossipee Lake (NH1842010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bluffs at Ossipee Lake water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bluffs at Ossipee Lake has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bluffs at Ossipee Lake serve?

Bluffs at Ossipee Lake serves approximately 265 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Bluffs at Ossipee Lake 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
85
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 2014-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 265
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?
Bluffs at Ossipee Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bluffs at Ossipee Lake serve?
Bluffs at Ossipee Lake serves approximately 265 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bluffs at Ossipee Lake's water source?
Bluffs at Ossipee Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bluffs at Ossipee Lake's service area?
The Bluffs at Ossipee Lake service area has a median household income of $69,610. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bluffs at Ossipee Lake get its water?
Bluffs at Ossipee Lake'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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