Historical Compliance Records NH 4 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Plaistow Water Department

EPA ID: NH1931010 ยท 465 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Plaistow Water Department (NH1931010): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 4 violations logged for Plaistow Water Department carry a resolved status, and around 465 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 64
Avg Safety Score
465
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$382K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Plaistow Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$109,040
Median Household Income
7,850
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 Plaistow Water Department have a median household income of $109,040 and about 7,850 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

Plaistow Water Department'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.

Elevated 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

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 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

Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire

15 violations
Badger Hill
455 people
0 violations
Hancock Water Works
450 people
0 violations
Colby Pond
485 people
0 violations
Whispering Winds
488 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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 $1,100 (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

Plaistow Water Department (EPA ID: NH1931010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 465 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03865 in Plaistow.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
July 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 4 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Plaistow Water Department (NH1931010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plaistow Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Plaistow Water Department; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Plaistow Water Department serve?

Plaistow Water Department serves approximately 465 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Plaistow Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Plaistow Water Department safe to drink? ▼
Plaistow Water Department has 4 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, 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 Plaistow Water Department serve? ▼
Plaistow Water Department serves approximately 465 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Plaistow Water Department's water source? ▼
Plaistow Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Plaistow Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Plaistow Water Department have a median household income of $109,040 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plaistow Water Department get its water? ▼
Plaistow Water Department'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Plaistow Water Department (NH): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1931010/
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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

Plaistow Water Department (EPA ID: NH1931010) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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