Water System Report ME

Cathance Trailer Park

EPA ID: ME0003375 · 135 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Cathance Trailer Park sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 135 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

135
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$328K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$82,356
Median Household Income
9,644
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cathance Trailer Park serves a community with a median household income of $82,356 and an estimated 9,644 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cathance Trailer Park'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sagadahoc County, Maine rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Cathance Trailer Park (EPA ID: ME0003375) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 135 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04086 in Topsham.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cathance Trailer Park (ME0003375) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathance Trailer Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cathance Trailer Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cathance Trailer Park serve?

Cathance Trailer Park serves approximately 135 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Cathance Trailer Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
45
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 135
Reported to Maine

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Cathance Trailer Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cathance Trailer Park serve?
Cathance Trailer Park serves approximately 135 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cathance Trailer Park's water source?
Cathance Trailer Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cathance Trailer Park's service area?
The Cathance Trailer Park service area has a median household income of $82,356. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cathance Trailer Park get its water?
Cathance Trailer Park'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.
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