New Hampshire · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Coos County, NH
17 community water systems serving Coos County reported 0 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,931 of unknown material. The most are in Lancaster Water Dept.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Hampshire average (1.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 0%
Water systems serving Coos County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Water DeptLancaster | 0 | 82 | 1,070 | 7.1% |
| Carroll Water WorksCarroll | 0 | 15 | 413 | 3.5% |
| Gorham Water and Sewer DeptGorham | 0 | 14 | 901 | 1.5% |
| Groveton Water SysNorthumberland | 0 | 7 | 687 | 1.0% |
| North Stratford Water DeptStratford | 0 | 7 | 23 | 23% |
| Pittsburg Water DeptPittsburg | 0 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| W Stewartstown Water PCTStewartstown | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5.9% |
| Errol Water Works/WestErrol | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Berlin Water WorksBerlin | 0 | 0 | 839 | 0% |
| Whitefield WaterWhitefield | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0% |
| Rosebrook WaterCarroll | 0 | 0 | 402 | 0% |
| Pleasant Valley Park EstatesStratford | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Gorham Hill SpringGorham | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Lost Nation WaterNorthumberland | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| North Stratford MHPStratford | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Northern View ApartmentsStewartstown | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Colebrook Water WorksColebrook | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Coos County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Coos County reported 0 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,931 of unknown material.
Which Coos County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lancaster Water Dept (82), Carroll Water Works (15), Gorham Water and Sewer Dept (14).
How do I check my home in Coos County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.