Water System Report NH

Golden Hill

EPA ID: NH1932020 · 110 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Golden Hill delivers safe water to 110 residents.

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

110
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$382K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 78% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Golden Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$109,040
Median Household Income
7,850
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Golden Hill 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Golden Hill'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Rockingham County, New Hampshire rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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).

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFHxS: 0.018 ppt, PFNA: 0.011 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Golden Hill (EPA ID: NH1932020) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 110 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03865 in Plaistow.

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 Golden Hill (NH1932020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Hill water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Golden Hill serve?

Golden Hill serves approximately 110 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Golden Hill 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
11
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
Population served: 110
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?
Golden Hill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Golden Hill serve?
Golden Hill serves approximately 110 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Golden Hill's water source?
Golden Hill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Golden Hill's service area?
The Golden Hill service area has a median household income of $109,040. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Golden Hill get its water?
Golden Hill'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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