Water System Report NH

Pease Trade Port

EPA ID: NH1951020 · 9,900 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Pease Trade Port has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 9,900 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

9,900
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 84% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 4 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pease Trade Port Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$106,520
Median Household Income
23,231
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pease Trade Port serves a community with a median household income of $106,520 and an estimated 23,231 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

Pease Trade Port'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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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. 8 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

Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire

Lebanon Water Department
10,050 people
B 2 violations
Berlin Water Works
9,575 people
B 1 violation
B 2 violations
B 1 violation
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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 $2,250 (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

Pease Trade Port (EPA ID: NH1951020) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 9,900 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pease Trade Port (NH1951020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pease Trade Port water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pease Trade Port serve?

Pease Trade Port serves approximately 9,900 people across 4 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Pease Trade Port get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
29
Detections
1
Latest sample
5/12/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 15.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 15.1 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
113
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 9,900
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?
Pease Trade Port meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pease Trade Port serve?
Pease Trade Port serves approximately 9,900 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Pease Trade Port's water source?
Pease Trade Port draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pease Trade Port's service area?
The Pease Trade Port service area has a median household income of $106,520. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pease Trade Port get its water?
Pease Trade Port'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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