ZIP Code 03220 Water Quality & Testing Report
Belmont, NH · Belknap County County · Updated for 2026
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 03220 (Belmont, NH)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 03220 (Belmont, NH) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of D (53/100) due to 0 health violation(s) and 16.0 ppb lead. While treated by Belmont Water Department, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Poor — Multiple violations recorded
Health Violations
0
Total Violations
1
Lead Risk
High
Contaminants
0
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 03220
Tap water in ZIP code 03220 (Belmont, NH) is distributed by Belmont Water Department (EPA ID: NH0201010), serving approximately 1,612 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of D with a composite quality score of 53/100.
Water System
Belmont Water Department
EPA ID: NH0201010
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
1,612 residents
County
Belknap County County, New Hampshire
Lead Levels in ZIP 03220
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 16.0 ppb — EXCEEDS EPA Action Level
Lead exposure risk in 03220 is rated High. EPA models estimate a 70% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 03220 is Moderately Hard (88 mg/L / 5.1 GPG). It contains beneficial natural minerals like calcium and magnesium without causing heavy scale accumulation.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Belmont Water Department · PWSID: NH0201010
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Belmont Water Department has recorded 1 violation, but none are health-based (e.g., administrative or monitoring infractions).
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Low based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
No health-based contaminant violations are on record for ZIP code 03220 under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Moderate potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 2 — moderate radon potential. The EPA recommends testing your home regardless of zone designation.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 03220
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 03220 served by Belmont Water Department can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 03220 Recommendations
Serious water quality concerns — action recommended
- 🚨 Install a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 (reverse osmosis) filter immediately for drinking and cooking
- 🚨 Do not give unfiltered water to children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- 🚨 Contact Belmont Water Department to request the current violation status and corrective action plan
- 🚨 Report concerns to your state environmental agency or call the EPA hotline: 1-800-426-4791
- 🚨 Consider having your home's tap water independently tested by a certified lab
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Certified to remove lead. Recommended for immediate protection.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Reverse Osmosis system certified to remove PFAS, heavy metals, and viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 03220 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 03220 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Belmont Water Department. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →