Water System Report NH

Pittsfield Aqueduct

EPA ID: NH1911010 · 1,630 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Pittsfield Aqueduct posted zero EPA violations serving 1,630 residents.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
1,630
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pittsfield Aqueduct Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$66,823
Median Household Income
4,094
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pittsfield Aqueduct serves a community with a median household income of $66,823 and an estimated 4,094 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pittsfield Aqueduct'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
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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Whitefield Water
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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

Pittsfield Aqueduct (EPA ID: NH1911010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 1,630 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03263 in Pittsfield.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

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: 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 Pittsfield Aqueduct (NH1911010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsfield Aqueduct water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pittsfield Aqueduct serve?

Pittsfield Aqueduct serves approximately 1,630 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Pittsfield Aqueduct get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
407
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 1993-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,630
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 Pittsfield Aqueduct safe to drink?
Pittsfield Aqueduct 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?
Pittsfield Aqueduct meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pittsfield Aqueduct serve?
Pittsfield Aqueduct serves approximately 1,630 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pittsfield Aqueduct's water source?
Pittsfield Aqueduct draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pittsfield Aqueduct's service area?
The Pittsfield Aqueduct service area has a median household income of $66,823. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pittsfield Aqueduct get its water?
Pittsfield Aqueduct'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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