Water System Report NH

Wolfeboro Water and Sewer

EPA ID: NH2561010 ยท 6,000 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wolfeboro Water and Sewer (NH2561010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Wolfeboro Water and Sewer stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 6,000 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$344K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wolfeboro Water and Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,702
Median Household Income
8,624
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wolfeboro Water and Sewer serves a community with a median household income of $74,702 and an estimated 8,624 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wolfeboro Water and Sewer'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

Wolfeboro Water and Sewer (EPA ID: NH2561010) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 6,000 people from surface water 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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wolfeboro Water and Sewer (NH2561010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolfeboro Water and Sewer water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wolfeboro Water and Sewer 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 Wolfeboro Water and Sewer serve?

Wolfeboro Water and Sewer serves approximately 6,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Hampshire.

Where does Wolfeboro Water and Sewer get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wolfeboro Water and Sewer meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wolfeboro Water and Sewer serve?
Wolfeboro Water and Sewer serves approximately 6,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Wolfeboro Water and Sewer's water source?
Wolfeboro Water and Sewer draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wolfeboro Water and Sewer's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wolfeboro Water and Sewer's service area?
The Wolfeboro Water and Sewer service area has a median household income of $74,702. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wolfeboro Water and Sewer get its water?
Wolfeboro Water and Sewer'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wolfeboro Water and Sewer Water Quality Report, NH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nh2561010/
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