Rollinsford Water Sewer District
EPA ID: NH2011010 · 1,688 people served · 1 ZIP code
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Rollinsford Water Sewer District yields 2 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,688 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rollinsford Water Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Rollinsford Water Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $82,983 and an estimated 2,452 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rollinsford Water Sewer District'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.
About 1% of homes in Strafford 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
Detected Contaminants
How Rollinsford Water Sewer District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Rollinsford Water Sewer District (EPA ID: NH2011010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 1,688 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03869 in Rollinsford.
Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Bromate | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Bromate | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromate | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03869 | 0.043 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
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.
- 03869 — Rollinsford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rollinsford Water Sewer District (NH2011010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rollinsford Water Sewer District water safe to drink?
Rollinsford Water Sewer District has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Rollinsford Water Sewer District serve?
Rollinsford Water Sewer District serves approximately 1,688 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Rollinsford Water Sewer District 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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