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Sagadahoc County, Maine

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Sagadahoc County serve 8 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Sagadahoc County Compares

Sagadahoc County74/100
Maine avg57/100
National avg68/100

How Sagadahoc County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Sagadahoc County scores 17 points above the Maine state average (57/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 4008 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 4579 (63/100)
$282K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sagadahoc 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: 13.1 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $944, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.391% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk

57.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
57.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
38%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $944

Flood $500/yr
Energy Code Gap $281/yr
Water / Lead $163/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,076 housing units in Sagadahoc County

Pre-1940 27%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 18%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

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

$282K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc County residents

Asthma 12.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Sagadahoc County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Richmond Utilities District 1,390 13
2 Anson and Madison Water District 5,568 13
3 Bethel Water District 1,813 13
4 Bingham Water District 1,075 13
5 New Sharon Water District 245 13

16 total water systems serve Sagadahoc County.

All ZIP Codes in Sagadahoc County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Sagadahoc County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 4008 Bowdoinham 83 B 0 $335K
2 4342 Dresden 82 B 2 $237K
3 4287 Bowdoin 79 B 5 $257K
4 4530 Bath 76 B 1 $307K
5 4086 Topsham 75 B 11 $328K
6 4357 Richmond 70 B 13 $247K
7 4548 Georgetown 63 C 0 $417K
8 4579 Woolwich 63 C 0 $250K

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Overview

Sagadahoc County in Maine covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sagadahoc County?
Sagadahoc County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sagadahoc County?
Sagadahoc County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sagadahoc County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sagadahoc County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $944 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sagadahoc County?
The median home build year in Sagadahoc County is 1979. 57.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sagadahoc County compare to Maine?
Sagadahoc County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Maine state average of 57/100.

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