Coopers Mills, ME: High Radon Risk — 53/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Public water data for Coopers Mills, ME shows a low safety grade — health-based violations appear across a meaningful share of service areas in current EPA records.
How Coopers Mills Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Coopers Mills Water
- Estimated remediation: $2,400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.83 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Coopers Mills
One utility dominates residential water service in Coopers Mills, ME — out of 1 system in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Coopers Mills, Maine (population ~39), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 85 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Coopers Mills — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Coopers Mills: D (53/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Coopers Mills water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Coopers Mills
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04341 | D | PINE RIDGE VILLAGE | 85 |
All ZIP Codes in Coopers Mills
- 04341 [D]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Coopers Mills
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Flood & Climate Risk in Coopers Mills
Although Coopers Mills's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 1 claim and FEMA maps place 100% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.
Coopers Mills has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $5,947 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,400</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
What You Can Do in Coopers Mills
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
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