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
How Androscoggin County Compares
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:
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Androscoggin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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
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
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
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.
- C
- C
- D
Show all 7 water systems
- C
Systems with the most violations in Androscoggin County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- C
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 | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Androscoggin County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Androscoggin County, Maine
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.