Water System Report NH

Sherwood Forest

EPA ID: NH2562050 · 55 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Sherwood Forest kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 55 people served.

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

55
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$435K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sherwood Forest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,660
Median Household Income
6,577
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sherwood Forest serves a community with a median household income of $84,660 and an estimated 6,577 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Sherwood Forest'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Carroll 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

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

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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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Sherwood Forest (EPA ID: NH2562050) is a community water system in New Hampshire that serves approximately 55 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 03894 in Wolfeboro.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sherwood Forest (NH2562050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sherwood Forest water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sherwood Forest serve?

Sherwood Forest serves approximately 55 people across 1 ZIP code in New Hampshire.

Where does Sherwood Forest get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
4
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
Population served: 55
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

Should I use a water filter?
Sherwood Forest meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sherwood Forest serve?
Sherwood Forest serves approximately 55 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sherwood Forest's water source?
Sherwood Forest draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sherwood Forest's service area?
The Sherwood Forest service area has a median household income of $84,660. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sherwood Forest get its water?
Sherwood Forest'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.
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