Historical Compliance Records ME 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Lakes Region Apartments

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lakes Region Apartments (ME0019577): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Although 8 violations appeared on Lakes Region Apartments's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 40 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

40
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$189K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,122
Median Household Income
27,431
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lakes Region Apartments have a median household income of $54,122 and about 27,431 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFAS6: 20 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $800 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 23, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
June 23, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 28, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
January 7, 2021 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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.
Is there lead in Lakes Region Apartments's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lakes Region Apartments? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lakes Region Apartments have a median household income of $54,122 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

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

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

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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