New Portland, ME Water - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 0 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for New Portland Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.71 - above typical levels.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in New Portland, Maine, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 795 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 2 ZIP codes.
EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in New Portland.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for New Portland
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 2 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.
All ZIP Codes in New Portland
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.
New Portland 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 New Portland
While New Portland homeowners face a manageable path to remediation, the equity share sits in the moderate tier - a signal that proactive budgeting matters more here than in lower-ratio markets.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in New Portland. The estimated $1,200–$2,400 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 44% below the Maine average.
New Portland: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for New Portland contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,327. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,800</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for New Portland, ME