Golden Brook
EPA ID: NH2542010 ยท 328 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Golden Brook (NH2542010): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Violation-free in EPA records - Golden Brook, 328 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Golden Brook Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Golden Brook have a median household income of $189,450 and about 15,922 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Golden Brook's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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
Golden Brook (EPA ID: NH2542010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 328 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03087 in Windham.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 03087 - Windham
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Golden Brook (NH2542010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Brook water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Golden Brook 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 Golden Brook serve?
Golden Brook serves approximately 328 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Golden Brook get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Golden Brook Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh2542010/
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