Water System Report NH

Winchester Water Department

EPA ID: NH2531010 · 2,800 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Winchester Water Department (NH2531010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Winchester Water Department's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,800 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$277K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Winchester Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,250
Median Household Income
5,427
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Winchester Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $73,250 and an estimated 5,427 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

Winchester Water Department'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

80 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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

Winchester Water Department (EPA ID: NH2531010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 2,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Winchester Water Department (NH2531010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winchester Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Winchester Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Winchester Water Department serve?

Winchester Water Department serves approximately 2,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Winchester Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Winchester Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Winchester Water Department serve?
Winchester Water Department serves approximately 2,800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Winchester Water Department's water source?
Winchester Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Winchester Water Department's service area?
The Winchester Water Department service area has a median household income of $73,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Winchester Water Department get its water?
Winchester Water Department'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Winchester Water Department Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh2531010/
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