Historical Compliance Records ME 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Lakes Region Apartments

EPA ID: ME0019577 ยท 40 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lakes Region Apartments (ME0019577): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Although 8 violations appeared on Lakes Region Apartments's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 40 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

40
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$189K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lakes Region Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,122
Median Household Income
27,431
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lakes Region Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $54,122 and an estimated 27,431 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Lakes Region Apartments'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lakes Region Apartments compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.02 ppt, PFOS: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $4,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,200 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lakes Region Apartments (EPA ID: ME0019577) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04901 in Waterville.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 28, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
January 7, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lakes Region Apartments (ME0019577) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakes Region Apartments water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lakes Region Apartments; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lakes Region Apartments serve?

Lakes Region Apartments serves approximately 40 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Lakes Region Apartments get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lakes Region Apartments's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lakes Region Apartments serve?
Lakes Region Apartments serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lakes Region Apartments's water source?
Lakes Region Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lakes Region Apartments's service area?
The Lakes Region Apartments service area has a median household income of $54,122. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lakes Region Apartments get its water?
Lakes Region Apartments'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lakes Region Apartments (ME): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0019577/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lakes Region Apartments (EPA ID: ME0019577) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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