Plaistow Water Department
EPA ID: NH1931010 ยท 465 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Plaistow Water Department (NH1931010): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Plaistow Water Department accumulated 4 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 465 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Plaistow Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Plaistow Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $109,040 and an estimated 7,850 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Plaistow Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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
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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: 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
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 03865 - Plaistow
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Plaistow Water Department (NH): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh1931010/
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What You Can Do
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