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Androscoggin County, Maine

24 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Androscoggin County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Recent monitoring in Androscoggin County's 24 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.

How Androscoggin County Compares

Androscoggin County60/100
Maine avg65/100
National avg73/100

How Androscoggin County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
24
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Androscoggin County scores 5 points below the Maine state average (65/100) and 13 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
24
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 04240 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 04252 (48/100)
$242K
Median Home Value
$2,167
Avg Remediation (90% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Androscoggin County, Maine

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 13.2%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $713, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Androscoggin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 13.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
42%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $713

Flood $375/yr
Energy Code Gap $315/yr
Water / Lead $189/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Androscoggin County

$242K
Median Home Value
$2,167
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Androscoggin County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Androscoggin County residents

Asthma 13.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Androscoggin County

7 community water systems serving Androscoggin County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Androscoggin County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Androscoggin County

24 ZIP codes tracked in Androscoggin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 04240 Lewiston 67 C 0 $214K
2 04210 Auburn 65 C 3 $255K
3 04252 Lisbon Falls 48 D 5 $246K
4 04211 Auburn
5 04212 Auburn
6 04222 Durham $288K
7 04223 Danville
8 04228 East Livermore
9 04230 East Poland
10 04236 Greene $239K
11 04241 Lewiston
12 04243 Lewiston
13 04250 Lisbon 5 $226K
14 04253 Livermore $185K
15 04254 Livermore Falls 2 (2 health) $163K
16 04256 Mechanic Falls 2 $224K
17 04258 Minot 2 $276K
18 04263 Leeds $245K
19 04266 North Turner
20 04274 Poland $280K
21 04280 Sabattus 0 $175K
22 04282 Turner 3 $254K
23 04288 West Minot
24 04291 West Poland

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Overview

Androscoggin County in Maine covers 24 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100) across 3 scored records.

7 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Androscoggin County?
Androscoggin County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Androscoggin County?
Androscoggin County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 24 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Androscoggin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Androscoggin County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $713 per homeowner.
How does Androscoggin County compare to Maine?
Androscoggin County has an average Home Safety Score of 60/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Maine state average of 65/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Androscoggin County, ME: HSS 60/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/androscoggin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Androscoggin County, ME: HSS 60/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/androscoggin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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