Waterville, ME Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
2 ZIP codes · 12 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 2 ZIP codes across Waterville, ME. The area averages a grade D (46/100); water systems associated with 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Waterville, ME. We compared 2 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade D (46/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 1 | 100% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Waterville ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04901 | 46 | D | 12 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 2 | 04903 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 12 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Waterville ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 1 of 1 directly mapped ZIP record are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 1 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 3 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 3 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | 2 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 2 | 1 |
| Dalapon | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Waterville has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 04901 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Waterville at 46/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.
Is Waterville water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 1 directly mapped ZIP records, 12 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 1 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.