Golden Brook
EPA ID: NH2542010 · 323 people served · 1 ZIP code
Golden Brook carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 323 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 75% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2022) to 4 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Golden Brook Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Golden Brook serves a community with a median household income of $189,450 and an estimated 15,922 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Golden Brook'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 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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 323 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 03087 in Windham.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 the full compliance record for Golden Brook (NH2542010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Brook water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Golden Brook has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Golden Brook serve?
Golden Brook serves approximately 323 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.
Where does Golden Brook get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.