Water System Report NH

Sunapee Water Works

EPA ID: NH2271010 · 1,680 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Sunapee Water Works: clean, five years, 1,680 residents.

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

C · 60
Avg Safety Score
1,680
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$313K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunapee Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$74,039
Median Household Income
3,486
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sunapee Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $74,039 and an estimated 3,486 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sunapee Water Works'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Hampshire

D 3 violations
Whitefield Water
1,640 people
B 1 violation
Pittsfield Aqueduct
1,630 people
B 0 violations
C 1 violation
D 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $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.

System Overview

SUNAPEE WATER WORKS (EPA ID: NH2271010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 1,680 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 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 Sunapee Water Works (NH2271010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunapee Water Works water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sunapee Water Works serve?

Sunapee Water Works serves approximately 1,680 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Sunapee Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
448
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 2011-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,680
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

Is water from Sunapee Water Works safe to drink?
Sunapee Water Works has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Sunapee Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sunapee Water Works serve?
Sunapee Water Works serves approximately 1,680 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sunapee Water Works's water source?
Sunapee Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sunapee Water Works's service area?
The Sunapee Water Works service area has a median household income of $74,039. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sunapee Water Works get its water?
Sunapee Water Works'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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