Freeport, ME Water - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Freeport Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.38.
Freeport's Water Providers
At present, 2 utilities serve the bulk of Freeport, ME's residential water connections out of 2 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Freeport, Maine, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 8,736 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 3 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Freeport water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 3 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04032 | — | Maine Water Company Freeport Division | 2,700 |
All ZIP Codes in Freeport
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Freeport Community Health Snapshot
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
How Remediation Costs Compare in Freeport
Because property values in Freeport comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Freeport are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,067–$2,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 71% above the Maine average.
Freeport: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Freeport contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $2,696. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The <strong>$1,600</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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