The public water system serving Raymond, Rockingham County, NH, uses groundwater and provides water to approximately 3,300 people through 1,200 connections. According to the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) record, this system has one health-based violation noted among two total on record. The system’s lead 90th percentile level sampled at the distribution points was 0.001 mg/L as of December 31, 2023. These data describe the overall system conditions, not individual household water quality.
If your plumbing is older or contains materials prone to leaching
The lead measurement is based on water sampled at household taps, reflecting possible contribution from plumbing materials rather than the groundwater source itself. Plumbing age and materials such as older pipes or fixtures can increase lead levels independent of source water quality. Understanding whether your home has older plumbing is important because lead levels in water depend on corrosion and pipe composition inside your residence, not just on the water supplier’s groundwater source or distribution system.
If you notice specific fixtures or appliances with early signs of quality issues
Fixtures like kitchen taps and appliances that use water for drinking or cooking are the most sensitive to water contaminants related to plumbing materials. These points often show the earliest signs of changes in water taste, color, or safety concerns due to lead or other metals leached from pipes. Prioritizing treatment for whole-home systems that address water quality at all fixtures ensures that drinking water at these critical points is safer.
If you want to prepare before asking for treatment guidance
Before seeking advice on water treatment sizing, document your household size and typical water use, the age and material of your plumbing, and whether you have any appliance-specific concerns. Also, record any available water test results, especially lead levels obtained from your home water, recognizing that only direct testing of your water can determine your specific conditions. This information will help in selecting a system that matches your household’s volume and quality needs.
If you observe variation over time in water quality records
The EPA record shows sampling dates including the latest measurement from December 31, 2023. Water quality in regional groundwater and distribution systems can vary seasonally or over years due to changes in source water, treatment, or distribution infrastructure. Understanding these variations can influence the sizing and capacity of a treatment system to handle potential peak water quality demands.
If you want to understand how groundwater and distribution affect water quality here
Raymond’s water system draws only from groundwater, which typically has different water quality profiles than surface water sources. Groundwater water quality can be influenced by geological factors and human activities affecting underground aquifers. Distribution system materials and conditions also impact water quality reaching homes. Recognizing this helps in deciding the need for whole-home treatment solutions designed for this type of source water and distribution network.
These observations are based on recorded data for the public water system serving Raymond, Rockingham County, NH. For comprehensive information, consult the EPA SDWIS public water system record NH1971010.
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Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2023-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA SDWIS record for RAYMOND WATER DEPT (NH1971010), groundwater supply, serving 3300 people: 1 health-based violations of 2 total; lead 90th percentile 0.001 mg/L