Charter Oaks Village Cooperative
EPA ID: ME0001006 · 105 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Charter Oaks Village Cooperative (ME0001006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Charter Oaks Village Cooperative has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 105 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Charter Oaks Village Cooperative Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Charter Oaks Village Cooperative serves a community with a median household income of $66,689 and an estimated 8,585 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Charter Oaks Village Cooperative's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Charter Oaks Village Cooperative (EPA ID: ME0001006) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 105 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 04064 in Old Orchard Beach.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by ME or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 04064 - Old Orchard Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Charter Oaks Village Cooperative (ME0001006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charter Oaks Village Cooperative water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Charter Oaks Village Cooperative in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Charter Oaks Village Cooperative serve?
Charter Oaks Village Cooperative serves approximately 105 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.
Where does Charter Oaks Village Cooperative get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Charter Oaks Village Cooperative Water Quality Report, ME. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0001006/
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