Water System Report ME

Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp

EPA ID: ME0007086 ยท 763 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp (ME0007086): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 763 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

763
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00074 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$342K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,509
Median Household Income
29,221
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $75,509 and an estimated 29,221 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Friendly Village of Gorham 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp (EPA ID: ME0007086) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 763 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00074 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp (ME0007086) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp 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 Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp serve?

Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp serves approximately 763 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp serve?
Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp serves approximately 763 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp's water source?
Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00074 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp's service area?
The Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp service area has a median household income of $75,509. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp get its water?
Friendly Village of Gorham 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Friendly Village of Gorham Mhp Water Quality Report, ME. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0007086/
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