Water System Report ME

Happy Trails Mhp

EPA ID: ME0003377 · 33 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Happy Trails Mhp has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 33.

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

33
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$251K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$72,803
Median Household Income
16,530
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Happy Trails Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $72,803 and an estimated 16,530 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

Happy Trails Mhp'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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

Happy Trails Mhp (EPA ID: ME0003377) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 33 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Happy Trails Mhp (ME0003377) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Happy Trails Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Happy Trails Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Happy Trails Mhp serve?

Happy Trails Mhp serves approximately 33 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Happy Trails Mhp 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
12
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 33
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?
Happy Trails Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Happy Trails Mhp serve?
Happy Trails Mhp serves approximately 33 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Happy Trails Mhp's water source?
Happy Trails Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Happy Trails Mhp's service area?
The Happy Trails Mhp service area has a median household income of $72,803. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Happy Trails Mhp get its water?
Happy Trails Mhp'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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